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.
Statement from the Provincial Minister concerning the closure of Friaries
Friday, 21 January 2022
Statement of our Provincial Minister, Br. Seán Kelly, on the forthcoming closures of St. Anthony’s Friary, Carlow and St. Francis Friary, Rochestown and the withdrawal from residency in St. Francis...
Have we forgotten why we celebrate Christmas? A friend told me she got a card wishing her a very merry Winter Festival? Could you beat that! People tell me they...
St Michan's Church, Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7 Christmas Eve - 5pm (Family Mass), 7pm (Vigil Mass) & 9pm (Greek Catholic Community) Christmas Day - 12pm St Stephen's Day 12pm...
The Joy of the Visitation Children are counting down the days. After this Sunday, only six more days till Christmas. Excitement is bubbling up. I could feel it myself when...
Carols by Candlelight in aid of the St Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday, 12 December 2021
This coming Wednesday (15 December 2021) at 7pm, Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7 hosts a evening of 'Carols by Candlelight' in support of their local St Vincent de Paul Conference. This...
Someone is coming The entrance antiphon for Mass on the Third Sunday of Advent sets the tone for coming closer to Christmas. “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say,...
Prepare a way for the Lord “The word of God came to John son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.” I really love Advent. Each season of the liturgical year has...
Stay awake, praying at all times The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. The Gospel of the day is about the end of time (Luke21:25-28.34). ...
Launch of the Dublin Diocese Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023 takes place in Halston Street Parish, Saturday 20 November at 6pm
Friday, 19 November 2021
Pope Francis has called on Dioceses around the World to launch their preparation programmes from World Youth Day in Lisbon, this weekend on the Solemnity of Christ the Universal King....
Jesus Christ, the Universal King This is the last Sunday of the liturgical year when we celebrate Jesus Christ, the Universal King. The end of the year anticipates the end...
Gospel Reflection – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mark 13: 24-32)
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Purgatory: Therapy of Divine Love November is the month when we remember those who have died and we pray for the souls in purgatory. Purgatory is not specifically mentioned in...
