On the occasion of the presence at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome of the relics of our holy brothers St.’s Padre Pio and Leopold Mandic over 1,000 friars gathered with the Holy Father and at his invitation to venerate the relics and celebrate Holy Mass together. The two saints were chosen to come to Rome…
We are delighted to report that while on pilgrimage to Rome for the Year of Mercy our Brother Kevin had the immense privilege of meeting Pope Francis this morning after Mass in the guesthouse of Santa Marta. Brother Kevin was presented to His Holiness by Brother Peter who has accompanied him on his pilgrimage to…
As part of the celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has called the relics of the bodies of two of our saintly brothers to Rome, St.’s Leopold Mandic and Padre Pio. The relics have been brought for the veneration of the faithful and as a reminder of the ministry of mercy we…
Need a little festive cheer? Then the following is for you! Just a little reminder that the wonderful, (and extremely busy at this time of year), Dublin Gospel Choir will be singing this evening at the 7pm Mass in Church St. Friary, as this is the last Gospel Mass before Christmas there will…
Taking place right now in Rome is the 8th Plenary Council of the Order. These councils happen periodically as the friars gather to discuss different aspects of our life together, always looking for ways in which we can become more faithful to the spirit of St. Francis and be more successful in our service…
Br. Kevin and the staff of the Capuchin Daycentre were very happy to launch a new initiative in their ongoing mission to serve the homeless and poor of Dublin this weekend when their brand new barbers/hairsalon opened off Bow St. While at first it may seem a peripheral service to offer to those who find…
Stormlight: Storms bring their own light; sharp lined and lightening cut, by which old truth assumes the beauty of the new and Mother Earth eden breathes again, if only for a moment. Their rain, drilling down, brooks no opposition, gives no quarter, and must be simply received and submitted to, abandoning any pretense at…