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.
The 1st of January is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. What better way to start the New Year! St Francis of Assist had a deep devotion to Mary....
Congratulations to Archbishop-elect Dr Dermot Farrell
Tuesday, 29 December 2020
On behalf of the Capuchin Franciscans, I want to congratulate Bishop Dermot Farrell who takes over from Diarmuid Martin as Archbishop of Dublin. Bishop Dermot was ordained Bishop of Ossory...
We wish each of you every blessing this Christmas. This has been a difficult year for so many and we hold you in our prayer as we celebrate the birth...
Christmas single released in support of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People
Saturday, 12 December 2020
A Wexford teenager, Molly Meaghan-Tresson, who busks every Christmas to raise money for Charity has this year released a single - Last Christmas - in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre for...
The Joy of Believing Our journey through Advent has highlighted hope, the virtue that keeps us going through darkness and coldness. We are going through a winter under the restrictions...
Our Provincial Archivist, Dr Brian Kirby, writes to announce the online availability of an electronic catalogue for the collection of Capuchin Papers relating to the Irish Revolution. See: https://catholicarchives.ie/index.php/irish-capuchin-archives-6 ...
Well Done, Keep Going The Gospel for this Sunday (Matt 25:14-30) is a parable encouraging us to use whatever talents we have, no matter how small or trivial they might...
Therapy of Divine Love, a reflection – Br Silvester O’Flynn
Sunday, 08 November 2020
Purgatory: Therapy of Divine Love Purgatory is not specifically mentioned in the bible but the doctrine of purgatory is a beautiful development which holds in unity two ideas that might...
Light for November Many of us will be familiar with the opening lines of Thomas Hood’s delightful poem, “I remember, I remember the house where I was born, The little...
The Greatest Commandment It was an attempt to start an argument with Jesus, to disconcert him when one of the Pharisees asked for his opinion on the greatest commandment. Jesus...
Fratelli Tutti: Capturing the essence of St Francis of Assisi
Saturday, 24 October 2020
On the 4th of October Pope Francis published 'Fratelli Tutti'. Much has been said and written about this already. The first four paragraphs provide a glimpse into Pope Francis' understanding...
This weekend the Irish Catholic Newspaper have published a Mission Sunday special and we are delighted to have a full page in it. Our Capuchin Overseas Missions have been bringing...
