Founded in 1978, the Friary contributes much to the life and spirit of Carlow. Carlow can certainly be said to be a âFranciscan Townâ with both the Poor Clare Nuns and The Capuchin Friars in situ.
The Ascension of the Lord Some of the doors that have kept people locked in have been opened in recent days. But there is still a long wait until all...
Greater days ahead Our Gospel today, John 15:9-17, is a continuation of the statement of Jesus, âI am the vine, you are the branches.â  The context is the discourse of...
Vocation of all Christians The Fourth Sunday of Easter each year is known as known as Vocations Sunday. The Gospel is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calling his flock, leading...
Today (21 April 2021) we mark the feast of one of our Capuchin brothers, St Conrad of Parzham. St Conrad is probably not so well know in Ireland however his...
Encountering the Risen Lord As we noted at the start of Lent, the number forty is usually associated with a period of preparation. Following the forty days of Lent, there...
Brother Kevin reflects on the Pope's visit to the Capuchin Day Centre as well as how COVID has impacted those who attend the centre. You can listen to the full...
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...
Congratulations to the New Provincial and Council in the Western American Province
Thursday, 25 March 2021
We offer our warmest fraternal congratulations to our brothers in the Western American Province of Our Lady of the Angels. This province was founded by Irish Capuchin Friars over 100...
Jesus the Wounded Healer It is the time of year when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus, the most important days in human history.  Keep your eyes fixed...
Gospel reflection – 5th Sunday of Lent – Dying & Rising with Christ
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Dying and Rising with Christ âWhen I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to myselfâ. Lent is advancing rapidly and we are coming close to...
Today is International Womenâs Day. This is a very important day. The theme of IWD 2021 is âChoose to Challengeâ The fact that we still have to speak in terms...
