Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Francis of Assisi
Brother Sean Kelly OFM Cap., reflects on the life and mission of St Francis of Assisi in the last in our series – Praying with the Capuchin Saints. These reflections will be made available as podcasts our Soundcloud channel very soon – https://soundcloud.com/irishcapuchinpodcasts Thank you to all our contributors – Brothers Bryan Shortall, Sean Donohoe,…
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – Clare of Assisi
In this episode of Praying with the Capuchin Saints – Brother Adrian Curran OFM Cap, explores the important role the word of God played in the life of St Clare of Assisi
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Leopold Mandic
In this episode of Praying with the Capuchin Saints, Brother Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap, explores the life of St Leopold Mandic.
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Lawrence of Brindisi
In this episode of Praying with the Capuchin Saints, Brother Michael Duffy OFM Cap. reflects on the life of St Lawrence of Brindisi, Doctor of the Church.
Praying with the Capuchin Franciscan Saints – St Anthony of Padua
In the third of our series ‘Praying with the Capuchin Franciscan Saints’, Brother Terence Harrington OFM Cap reflects on the life of one of the World’s most popular Saints, Anthony of Padua.
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…
Read the latest news and updates from around the Irish Capuchin Province with our latest (an first on-line) issue of Capuchin Connection. Let us know what you think:
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A Warm Fraternal Welcome: A word of welcome to Brother Thomas and Brother Suneesh who arrived in Ireland on the 25th of April as part of our International Fraternal Collaboration with the Capuchin Pro...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Reflecting on the road to Emmaus:
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Emmaus and Eucharist (Luke 24:13-35)There are ten meals in Luke’s Gospel, each one with an important message. Today we shall ponder on the meal that the Risen Lord shared with two travellers on the ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great news! Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation have just launched their newly designed newsletter, and it's fantastic! You can read it here from their website and while you're on the site, why not take a look around at the amazing work done there (and maybe even consider supporting their work in some way):
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Newsletter Welcome to our newsletter. Keep up-to-date by joining our mailing list to hear the latest news from the Friary. The Primrose Edition Spring 2026 View now Other publications Trees of Ards Th...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Capuchin Friary Raheny was presented with a 'Biodiversity Corridor' plaque in acknowledgement of their efforts to promote and sustain biodiversity. Read the full story here:
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Consider life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar working and ministering in Ireland:
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A sincere word of thanks to the Irish Catholic Newspaper for their two page feature on the Irish Capuchins as part of a special edition on Consecrated Life. Called to a life of Prayer and Service as B...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Just a taste of some of the amazingly creative work under way at Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation. Congratulations to Br Ade and all the team at Ards. If you have a chance to visit that part of Donegal, Ards is not to be missed with it's stunning beaches, woodland walks, walled garden, working farm, stunning scenery and the best coffee and cakes in Donegal. You'll be assured of a very warm céad mile fáilte. Why not visit their website for more information and to find out how you can support the work of Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation: www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap:
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The Commandments are guidelines to Virtues (Matt 5:17-37) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Today’s Gospel is about understanding the positive meaning of the commandments. At the time of Jesus, the Scribes and Pharisees were the dominating legalists. On the one hand they brought in m...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Look out for our two pager in the Irish Catholic Newspaper's feature on Consecrated Life. Thanks to the the design team in the The Irish Catholic Newspaper for such great work. If this little article raises your interest in Capuchin life, feel free to make contact by emailing: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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With great sadness we announce the death of our Capuchin confrere, Br. Padráig O'Cuill OFM Cap. Br Padráig joined the Capuchin Order in 1957 and was ordained to the Priesthood in 1967. During his years as a Capuchin Friar, Padráig ministered as an Irish language teacher, hospital chaplain and chaplain to Dublin Port and Docks. For many years he served as the Archivist for the Irish Capuchin Province.
Br. Padráig died peacefully in Beaumont Hospital this morning (04/02/2026) following a short illness. Padráig was a kind, helpful and cheerful man who often caused howls of laughter with his quick wit and razor sharp sense of humour. He will be very much missed in the Capuchin Friary Raheny and beyond.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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