Capuchin Provincial Minister’s Address on the Occasion of the unveiling of Plaque commemorating Four Courts Garrison,
Today as a plaque was unveiled to commemorate those who fought and died as part of the Four Courts Garrison in the 1916 Rising, Brother Adrian Curran OFM Cap (Provincial Minister of the Irish Capuchin Franciscans) recalled the role played by the Capuchin Friars who ministered to the wounded and dying. Brother Adrian closed…
St Francis and the Blessed Virgin Mary Podcast
Recorded live in the College Chapel of St Francis College Rochestown, Cork, Brother Martin OFM Cap (Vocation Promoter and Chaplain to St Francis College) leads us in a reflection on St Francis and the Blessed Virgin Mary. We hope you enjoy this podcast. https://soundcloud.com/irishcapuchinpodcasts/stfrancisandtheblessedvirginmary2016
Joint statement on the Pearse Surrender Letter
Monday 5th December 2016 Joint statement from Adam’s Auctioneers and Fr Adrian Curran Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Order in Ireland This statement is issued to correct an article which appeared in the Irish Times, Saturday 3rd December. The article was based on a letter sent to the Irish Times by the Provincial Minister on…
People of the Year award for Brother Kevin
Last night at a glitzy event in City West Hotel, Brother Kevin was one of the recipients of the 2016 People of the Year Award. Recognising the contribution of Brother Kevin and the Day Centre for over four decades, Grainne Seoige, host of the event, said ‘Brother Kevin,after 40 years, it’s about time!’ On behalf…
Statement on The Pearse Surrender Letter
The following is a copy of a letter sent by the Provincial Minister to the Irish Times on Nov 30th, only one line of which was quoted by them in an article in the Irish Times today (03 December 2016). They did not publish the letter itself. The main point of the Provincial Minister’s…
Franciscan Prayer Podcast: Episode 1 St Francis and the Franciscan Image of God
Recorded live in the College chapel of St Francis College, Rochestown, Brother Martin Bennett (Vocation Promoter and Chaplain to St Francis College) leads us in the first of four Advent reflections on Franciscan prayer.
Ecology in action at Ard Mhuire
For many years the walled garden at Ard Mhuire was unattended, originally the Kitchen Garden of the Ards Estate the friars now host the Ards Friary Organic Community Garden and Allotments here. Nearly 40 people have taken plots to cultivate, and a program of organic gardening education takes place throughout the year. It is hoped…
Ard Mhuire marks 50 years
Our beautiful friary and retreat centre in Ards is 50 years old! While the Friars were here since the 1930’s, the new house that you see today was opened on the13th of November 1966. This evening at 5:30 we celebrate a Mass to begin a year of thanksgiving for all of the Friars and people who…
The International Capuchin Fraternity in Kilkenny
This year saw a new departure for our Friary in Kilkenny. It has been designated as one of a small number of ‘International Fraternities’ by our General Minister, Brother Mauro. What does this mean? Well, in simple terms it means that the fraternity in Kilkenny has been strengthened and enhanced by Friars from other European…
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