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St Clare of Assisi – Patron Saint of Television
Sunday, 11 August 2019
Today is the feast of St Clare of Assisi although this year it's not celebrated on the date as it falls on a Sunday. Clare died in 1253 and left...
Padre Pio Weekend – Knock
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
Padre Pio Weekend in Knock Rooms are available for the St Padre Pio weekend in the Knock House Hotel (Sat night, Sept 21st Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast) Please contact the...
One of a pair…
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
A nice article published by the Conference for Religious in the UK on the life and ministry of Brother Jude McKenna OFMCap and his twin brother Brian, also a Capuchin...
Novena to St Clare of Assisi
Friday, 02 August 2019
Today begins the nine days of prayer (novena) leading to the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. This Novena prayer is used by the Poor Clare's and they invite you...
Some images Chapter 2019
Monday, 15 July 2019
Chapter 2019 was a grace-filled time for all of us. It was a time of prayer and discussion that had a palpable fraternal atmosphere, and we are thankful to all...
New Provincial and Council Elected
Friday, 12 July 2019
We are delighted to introduce our new Provincial Minister and Provincial Council. Pictured here with Brother Roberto Genuin (General Minister) and Brother Pio Murat (General Councillor). We wish our brothers...
Happy birthday to us!
Wednesday, 03 July 2019
3rd July was the day in 1528 when Pope Clement VII approved the Capuchin Franciscan Order with the Papal Bull "Religionis Zelus" (the Zeal of Religion). Let us pray for...
Padre Pio and the Sacred Heart
Friday, 28 June 2019
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart. St Pio had a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and everyday prayed the 'Efficacious Novena to the Sacred...
Fr Jude “Judo” McKenna honoured by the Japaneese Government
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Our own Fr. Jude McKenna, the inspiration and guiding light behind our Sables Nua Judo Club was honoured by the Japanese Government for his service to Judo and to the...
Statement from the Irish Capuchin Friars – 10 June 2019
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
In response to the homily by Fr. Tom Forde, OFM,Cap on Pentecost Sunday Vigil Mass in Kilkenny, we wish to state the following: This homily, which had been published as...
Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 9
Saturday, 08 June 2019
Pentecost Novena Day 9: Today we meditate upon the Holy Spirit as the Love of the Father and the Son. Veni Sancte Spiritus! Love of the Father, Love of God...
Annual Belmullet cycle in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre
Friday, 07 June 2019
For a number of years now a group of cyclists have cycled from Dublin to Belmullet in Co Mayo in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. Safe...