Ministry at the Capuchin Friary

Raheny Friary has been used for many years as a house of formation and is currently our Provincial Postulancy. The Capuchin friars based there are involved in a variety of ministries, including:

  • Chaplaincy to St. Francis Hospice Raheny and St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown
  • Dublin Port Chaplaincy,
  • Archdiocesan Office for Evangelisation & Ecumenism
  • Blanchardstown Centre Oratory
  • Formation
  • Spiritual Direction

The friary also provides a base for many visiting students who come to pursue studies in Dublin. The Oratory is open each day from 6.30am until 8.50pm with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all day.

NEW TIMES OF COMMUNITY PRAYER AT THE FRIARY

AT THIS STAGE OF RESTRICTIONS (WEF: May 2021)

 

Mass

ONLY 20 PEOPLE CAN ATTEND MASS BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF OUR CHAPEL

Monday to Friday        12 noon

Saturday : 12 noon

Sunday: 9.30am

Confession

Monday                         3.30 pm  –  4.30 pm

Tuesday                         3.30 pm  –  4.30 pm;   7 pm  –  8  pm

Wednesday                  3.30 pm  –  4.30 pm

Thursday                       3.30 pm  –  4.30 pm;   7 pm  –  8  pm

Friday                            3.30 pm  –  4.30 pm

Saturday                        10.30 am  –  11.30 am;  3.30 pm  –  4.30 pm;

7 pm  –  8  pm

Morning Prayer

Monday to Saturday   8.30 am

Rosary and Evening Prayer

Monday to Saturday   5.30 pm

Rosary and Benediction

Sunday                          5.30 pm

New Office Opening Hours

(These times may be affected by COVID restrictions – please contact the Friary before travelling to the office. The phone number is 01 831 3886). 

  • Monday to Friday : 9.30am – 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 12.00pm & 12.45pm to 1.00pm
  • Sunday and Bank Holidays:  The Office is Closed

Lectio Divina Group: Tuesday at 11am and Wednesday at 3.30pm

Christian Meditation Group: Monday at 8pm

Padre Pio Prayer Group: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8pm.

Capuchin Friary, Raheny Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.

Telephone: 01 8313886 e-mail: ofmcapraheny@gmail.com

Check us out on Facebook

News And Events, Raheny

Interview with Brother Kevin on Vatican News
Saturday, 03 April 2021
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...
Gospel Reflection for Easter Sunday 2021
Saturday, 03 April 2021
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...
Gospel Reflection – Palm Sunday
Thursday, 25 March 2021
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 “When I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to myself”. Lent is advancing rapidly and we are coming close to...
Blessings on International Women’s Day 2021
Monday, 08 March 2021
Today is International Women’s Day. This is a very important day. The theme of IWD 2021 is ‘Choose to Challenge’ The fact that we still have to speak in terms...
Gospel Reflection – A Time of Cleansing (3rd Sunday of Lent, Year B)
Saturday, 06 March 2021
A Time of Cleansing Today we have John’s version of the cleansing of the temple, anticipating the replacement of temple worship by the worship of God through the risen Lord...
Day of Prayer for Survivors & Victims of Sexual Abuse
Friday, 19 February 2021
Today marks the Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse. Dioceses and religious orders around the country are joining in prayer today in support of all those...
Gospel Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, year B
Friday, 19 February 2021
Repent and Believe You may have missed out on the ashes this year but the message of Lent is unchanged: repent and believe in the gospel.  To repent literally means...
Blessings on St Valentine’s Day
Sunday, 14 February 2021
The over arching symbol of St Valentine's Day is, without doubt, the heart. This heart is the symbol of love. It's red, full and vibrant; filled with life, joy and...
Gospel Reflection for the 6th Sunday, Year B
Sunday, 14 February 2021
A Touch of Kindness We will be commencing Lent next Wednesday.  Because the churches are closed you may not be able to receive the blessed ashes, although some parishes will...
Gospel Reflection for the 4th Sunday, Year B
Saturday, 30 January 2021
Quiet Attentiveness Last Sunday we had the dream of Jesus as he launched his mission to establish the kingdom or reign of God on earth.  "The time has come and...