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.
Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The organisers have designed a virtual pilgrimage to Knock will now take...
In Time of Lockdown Lockdown is a new word for most of us. In the days after the crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples were in lockdown behind closed doors, paralysed...
Capuchin Social Theatre is a new initiave of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office of the Capuchin Curia in Rome. Read more on their web page: http://capsocialtheatre.org/
Christ is Risen I like the story about an ageing flower-lady with an outdoor stall. Her clothes were old and shabby, her face weather-beaten and wrinkled. A regular customer asked...
RTE’s Broadcast Schedule for the Easter Ceremonies
Thursday, 02 April 2020
Palm Sunday 5 April 1100-1150 - Mass on Palm Sunday. Rev Professor Michael Mullaney, President of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, celebrates Mass in the Kairos chapel studio, Maynooth,...
At the time when movement is limited, our on-line communications have taken on new importance. Some of our Friars are ministering in an active way on social media to help...
The Raising of Lazarus The story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead begins with a puzzling situation. When Jesus is told that his friend is seriously ill, he...
Do you need to Phone a Friar? For many this time of social isolation may also be a time of heightened anxiety, stress or loneliness. Should you feel the need...
Update on Padre Pio Masses and Prayer Group Meetings
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Please Note. Covid -19 Corona Virus Reminder: There is no Padre Pio prayer group in the Capuchin Friary, Church St tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th. We wait for further updates from...
Blessings to you on the feast of St Patrick. It's an usual year for all with parades, gatherings and Masses cancelled. St Patrick was a man of deep faith and...
Masses and other church services in our Friaries have been impacted by the recent instructions from the Department of Health. Please contact your local Friary or Capuchin Church to find...
