Founded in 1978, the Friary contributes much to the life and spirit of Carlow. Carlow can certainly be said to be a ‘Franciscan Town’ with both the Poor Clare Nuns and The Capuchin Friars in situ.
We the Capuchin Franciscans would like to renew our invitation to anyone who has been harmed, in any way, by a member of our Order to come forward and report...
God loves a cheerful giver (Mark 12: 38-44) Jesus had reached Jerusalem with his close band of followers. They entered the sacred area of the temple. Even at the age...
Bartimaeus and the Jesus Prayer (Mark 10:46-52) On the last seven Sundays our readings from Mark’s Gospel gave moral instructions on how to follow the way of Jesus. In today’s...
A Mission of Mercy (John: 19-31) In the bible, the number forty is usually associated with a period of preparation. Following the forty days of Lent preparing for Easter, there...
Congratulations to the newly elected Custos and his Council in South Korea. Left to Right: Br.Patrick Kelleher (2nd Counsellor). Br.Francis Mary Hang (1st Counsellor). Br. Stephano Kim (Custos). Br....
It is with regret that we announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere, Fr Peter Rogers. Peter faithfully served the Capuchin Order in many roles both at home and...
The relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis to visit Church Street Dublin
Monday, 20 November 2023
This week the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis visits the Capuchin Friary in Church Street. More details here: St Mary of the Angels Church, Church Street, Dublin 7 Friday,...
Keep your Oil topped up (Matt 25:1-13) Some people get a bit sore about this parable of the sensible and foolish bridesmaids. They feel it was very selfish of the...
Our Vocations and Communications Commissions have created a vocations booklet designed to help those discerning a call to life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. The booklet contains information on St...
Vocation of all Christians The Fourth Sunday of Easter each year is known as Vocations Sunday. The Gospel is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd who called his flock to follow...
Gospel Reflection – The Commandments are guidelines to Virtues
Saturday, 11 February 2023
The Commandments are guidelines to Virtues Jesus proclaimed that his mission was to bring people back from evil ways to the reign of God in their lives. His words were...
Sunday Reflection – The Kingdom of God & Its Task-force
Saturday, 21 January 2023
The voice of John the Baptist is now silenced behind prison walls. It is time for Jesus to begin his mission. He leaves his home and work in Nazareth and...
