Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Felix of Cantalice
Join us for our second reflection from ‘Praying with the Capuchin Saints’. Today’s reflection comes from Brother Sean Donohoe OFM Cap. (Guardian of the Capuchin Friary Raheny & Postulant Director) and focuses on the life of St Felix of Cantalice.
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Pio of Pietrelcina
The Saints are signposts that show us a quick and safe way to Heaven. It is a path of service, of compassion, and of love of God and neighbour. In their diversity they show us that we too, whatever the circumstances of our lives may be, are being called to love and serve Jesus in…
New Padre Pio Website – www.padrepio.ie
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new website for the Irish Centre of Padre Pio & The National Shrine of St Pio in Church Street Dublin, Ireland. Sincere thanks to the team at ACTON BV for their work in designing and developing the website. Thanks to Michael McCabe (Manager of the Irish…
Feast of St Pio
On the 23rd of September, the Church celebrates the feast of St Pio, better known by many simply as ‘Padre Pio’. The National Shrine of St Pio in Ireland is located at the Capuchin Church of St Mary of the Angel’s, Church Street, Dublin. Usually, the church is packed to capacity over the three nights…
Celebrating the Gift of Grandparents – 24/25 July 2021
Pope Francis has encouraged all parishes around the world to celebrate the gift of grandparents and the elderly this coming weekend. You are most welcome to join our Capuchin parishes as they mark the occasion: Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7 will have a special blessing of grandparents at Mass on Saturday (6pm) and Sunday (12pm)….
Br Donatus McNamara RIP
We regret to announce the death of our Capuchin brother Donatus McNamara. Donatus died today at the hospital run by the Assisi Sisters in Makeni, Zambia. May he rest in peace. Amen. The following is the announcement from Br Paul Murphy OFM Cap. (Secretary of the Irish Province): Br Donatus was born at Glin, Co….
Funeral Mass for Br Matthew Gormley OFM Cap.
Brother Matthew Gormley’s funeral takes place this morning (25th of June 2021) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Here is the link to watch the Mass at 9.45am Irish time : https://youtu.be/iT6GgtLbH3g We regret to inform you that our Brother, Matthew Gormley, died early this morning at St George’s Hospital, Gqeberta, Port Elizabeth, Custody of South…
Free Event: Living with grief amidst a global pandemic
This online seminar explores the complexities of living with grief during a pandemic. Information will be provided on the grief process and the range of supports available in the Dublin region.
St Francis and the Eucharist
Blessings on this great feast of Corpus Christi ! In 2012 we published a series of short reflections on St Francis and the Eucharist on our Vocations Blog in time for the International Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin. Below are those reflections. May the Body and Blood of Christ brings us to everlasting life. Amen….
Blessings on the feast of St Anthony of Padua!
Feast of our brother St. Anthony of Padua today!
Known as the "Good Doctor" for his immense wisdom and learning he was an indefatigable preacher and teacher of the Gospel and the first teacher of theology to the Friars from amongst their own number.
Known for the immense number of miracles worked during his life he was granted the title of Thaumaturge or Wonderworker. He also worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor and opposed corruption wherever he found it. His last years were spent living as a hermit (in a treehouse!) and teaching the brothers. He is the patron of the poor, of children and pregnant women and of preachers and teachers, and is invoked to find that which is lost and, above all, of miracles!
He is one of our truly extraordinary brothers and one of my own special spiritual teachers and friends. We entrust ourselves to his prayers this day and always +
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(Photos include wonderful the cross St. Anthony burned into the wall of the Cathedral in Lisbon with his finger when only 12 years old in order to repel a temptation of the devil to leave his studies to become a priest, his shrine in some of our churches, his blessing and his relics preserved in Padua.)
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Glorious St. Anthony, I salute thee as a good servant of Christ, and a special friend of God. You once were favored to hold the Christ Child in your arms as you cherished His Word in your heart.
Today I place all my cares, temptations, and anxieties in your hands. I resolve ever to honor you by imitating your example.
Powerful patron, model of Purity, please win for me, and for all devoted to thee, perfect purity of body, mind, and heart I promise by my example and counsel to help others to the knowledge, love, and service of God. Amen.
The creator of the heavens obeys a carpenter; the God of eternal glory listens to a poor virgin. Has anyone ever witnessed anything comparable to this?" .
"The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that they have no business on earth. They do not labour, but by contemplation alone they already live in heaven." ~ St Anthony of Padua
The relics of St. Anthony of Padua (of Lisbon originally) exposed for veneration. A detail of them that always makes my heart ache is that upon forensic examination of his bones it was found that his foot bones were worn almost away due to the countless miles he walked to preach the Gospel and serve the poor... Miraculously, his tongue and vocal cords have remained incorrupt to this day.
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Great news from Zambia! Six of our brothers will make perpetual profession on the 2nd of August. Please keep them in your prayers. ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap:
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Trinity Sunday 2025 - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Anthony De Mello was a writer with a great gift of simplifying deep truths. He wrote that theology is the ability to tell stories about God: and prayer is knowing that you are part of the story.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Dr Liam Temple works on Capuchin Franciscan research in the University of Durham. Here is an insightful video on who we Capuchins are. Enjoy. For more information on our way of life email: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely behind the scenes look at our Chapter last week. Thanks to Br Antony Bibin Kurian for putting this together. For more information on our way of life email: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, with Fr Richard Hendrick OFMCap and Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh. Best wishes to Fr Richard, who has been elected Provincial Minister of the Irish Capuchin Province. He is Parish Priest of Halston Street in Dublin.
(Photo by John McElroy) Report by Archdiocese of Dublin
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The singing of the Salve Regina marked the conclusion of our Provincial Chapter.
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