Capuchin Friar in Detroit develops App to teach Franciscan Spirituality
Today we have Apps for everything! So why not an App that introduces us to the life and teachings of St Francis and St Clare. Well, that’s exactly what Brother Igor from Detroit has developed. You can read more here about this fascinating story: https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/capuchin-friar-develops-smartphone-app-to-bring-franciscan-spirituality-to-masses
Happy Birthday Brother Anthony !
This weekend, Brother Anthony Boran OFM Cap., celebrates a very signifiant birthday as he turns 99 years of age. We wish Anthony well and give thanks to the Lord for his many years of service to the people of God. We hope you have great day!
Holy Week and Easter Schedules 2022
Holy Trinity, Cork Holy Thursday Mass : 7.30pm Good Friday Stations: 12.00noon Commemoration of the Passion: 3.00pm Holy Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.30pm Easter Sunday: 8.00am; 9.30am; 11.00am; 12.30pm Rochestown, Cork Palm Sunday 10:00 am Blessing of Palms and Mass (College Chapel) Mon- Wed 8:00 am & 10:00 am Mass in Friary Chapel Holy Thursday No…
Blessings on the Feast of St Patrick
The Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars would like to wish you every blessing on the feast of St Patrick. Thank you for your continued generosity and support. As we honour our National Saint – let us pray for Christ’s protection for Ireland, the World and especially Ukraine at this time. Christ with me, Christ before me,…
The Capuchin Friars ministering in Ukraine
Since our very foundation in 1525, the Capuchin Friars have been called to serve the people of God in some of the most difficult and challenging situations including times of plague, famine and war. Today is no different. Our brothers ministering in Ukraine are sheltering the displaced who have come to them for help. Their…
Brother Silvester speaks to The Echo about the upcoming closure of Rochestown Friary
Recently Brother Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap (Guardian of St Francis Friary, Rochestown, Cork) spoke to Donal O’Keeffe of The Echo to tell a little of the history of the Capuchins in Rochestown and how news of the closure has has been received. Read all about it here: Evening Echo Article 15 Feb 2022 (Rochestown)
Celebrating Consecrated Life
The week’s issue of the Irish Catholic Newspaper contains a feature to mark the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on the 3rd of February – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This feature contains an interview with Brother Martin Bennett OFM Cap. (Parish Priest and Provincial Director of Communications for the Irish…
Brother James Connolly OFM Cap. – The Irish Catholic Newspaper
This weekend the Irish Catholic Newspaper featured an insightful and inspiring article on Brother James (Jim) Connolly who has spent most of his life serving as a missionary in Zambia. You can read the article in full here : Jan27, pg34
Statement from the Provincial Minister concerning the closure of Friaries
Statement of our Provincial Minister, Br. Seán Kelly, on the forthcoming closures of St. Anthony’s Friary, Carlow and St. Francis Friary, Rochestown and the withdrawal from residency in St. Francis Parish, Priorswood. Dear brothers and sisters, Every three years the Capuchin friars gather in what we call Chapter. We do this in order to…
Details of how St Francis of Assisi Priorswood are celebrating the Feast of St Francis. Jubilee Mass on Sunday at 11.30am celebrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell. ... See MoreSee Less
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We gathered this evening in the beautiful setting of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Merchant's Quay for the second night of three in honour of the 800th anniversary of St Francis death in 1226.
The evening began with a pilgrim walk from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street to Merchant's Quay to bring the image of St Francis and our peace candle. These symbols are a focal point for each celebration. It was a powerful experience to walk silently through the streets of Dublin in the pouring rain. Many people stopped on their way to bless themselves, pause a moment or to take a photo of the fifty strong pilgrim group.
Inside the church at Merchant's Quay, we heard readings from the life of St Francis interspersed with beautiful music and song. The ceremony came to a conclusion with the blessing of Dublin City echoing the way in which St Francis blessed Assisi before he died.
A truly blessed evening in so many ways. Thanks to all involved. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to all who joined us in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street for the Mass for the Care of Creation last evening. This was the first night of three nights for St Francis in Dublin City Centre. We were honoured to welcome the Italian Ambassador to Ireland as well as the Italian Minister for Health to Church Street for the celebration. Minister, Professor Orazio Schillaci, spoke of the enduring importance of St Francis in Italian life and culture as well as the deep friendship between Ireland and Italy.
Principal celebrant: Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap (Provincial Minister).
Homilist: Br. Martin Bennett OFM Cap (Provincial Vicar).
Principal concelebrant: Br Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap (Guardian, Church Street Friary).
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You can look back at our 'Mass for the Care of Creation' from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street:
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Join us this evening in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7 as we celebrate 'A Mass for the Care of Creation' as part of the three nights for St Francis's feast day in Dublin city. The Mass can be live streamed from 7.30pm on
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The main celebrant is Capuchin Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap. The Mass will be attended by the Italain Ambassador to Ireland and the Italian Minister for Health who will share a greeting from the Italian Government.
Tomorrow evening we gather at 7.30pm in the Church of Adam and Eve, Merchant's Quay Dublin where the OFM Friars host a blessing of the City.
On Saturday, 03 October, we gather for the Transitus of St Francis with the Conventual Franciscan Friars in Fairview. The transitus begins at 7.30pm.
All are welcome to join us as we prepare for the feast of St Francis on the occassion of the 800th anniversary of his death in 1226. ... See MoreSee Less
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Some images from the wonderful Franciscan Family Day in Multyfarnham Franciscan Friary today. This occassion was organised as part of the jubilee celebrations for St Francis 1226 - 2026. The day was filled with prayer, conversation, togetherness and joy. A sincere word of thanks to all involved in organising the day. ... See MoreSee Less
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A quick look back at the last night of the Padre Pio triduum in Church Street. St Mary of the Angels, Church Street is the home of the National Shrine of St Pio and the Padre Pio Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to all who came to the Padre Pio Triduum in Church Street over the last three nights. Our Provincial Minister, Br Richard, was main celebrant for the final night. In his homily, Br Richard reminded us that Padre Pio was a minister of God's mercy, compassion and love. Thanks to all involved in the triduum. St Pio, pray for us. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow we celebrate the feast day of St Pio (Padre Pio) in Dublin, Cork and Donegal. ... See MoreSee Less
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