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.
Brother Sean Kelly OFM Cap attends the Chapter Meeting in Zambia
Wednesday, 03 November 2021
Our Provincial Brother Sean Kelly is attending the Chapter Meeting in the Capuchin Custody of Zambia. A Chapter Meeting is a gathering of Friars that takes place every three years....
The Greatest Commandment One of the scribes, who were recognised as the experts in the laws of religion, put a question to Jesus. “Which is the first of the commandments?” ...
Gospel Reflection – Bartimaeus and the Jesus Prayer
Thursday, 21 October 2021
Bartimaeus and the Jesus Prayer 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 extract, Bartimaeus...
We express our deepest sympathy to Charles's family and friends as well as to the Friars of the Delegation of Great Britain. Brother Charles had a close association with Ireland...
European Meeting of Capuchin Friars, Częstochowa, Poland
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
This week the Capuchin Friars from around Europe have gathered in Częstochowa, Poland for a meeting to discuss the future direction of the Capuchin Order in Europe. The theme of...
The Rich Young Man Jesus was setting out on a journey, a road that would ultimately lead him to Calvary as the suffering, serving Messiah. Are his followers prepared to...
The Solemn Profession of Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap
Monday, 04 October 2021
Today, on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap. professed his solemn vows into the hands of Brother Sean Kelly OFM Cap. (Provincial...
Livestream: Solemn Profession of Vows for Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap
Monday, 04 October 2021
This afternoon at 3.30pm, Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap. will make his solemn profession of vows as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. The ceremony takes place in St Mary of the...
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Francis of Assisi
Sunday, 03 October 2021
Brother Sean Kelly OFM Cap., reflects on the life and mission of St Francis of Assisi in the last in our series - Praying with the Capuchin Saints. These reflections...
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – Clare of Assisi
Saturday, 02 October 2021
[embed]https://youtu.be/Qy2mKF2mDKM[/embed] In this episode of Praying with the Capuchin Saints - Brother Adrian Curran OFM Cap, explores the important role the word of God played in the life of St...
