Pope Ireland: Capuchin Day
Centre, lifeline to Dublin's poor
When Pope Francis makes his private visit to the Capuchin
Day Centre during his two day journey to Ireland, he will be going to a place,
that for decades, has been a lifeline to people in need in Dublin.
By Lydia O’Kane
The Capuchin Day Centre in the heart of the
city provides over 700 meals each day and over 1500 food parcels each Wednesday
to the homeless and poor of Dublin.
Helping the needy
It also offers a medical service, chiropody clinics, an
optical service and advice and information clinics. The needs of the homeless are
also prioritized.
Greeting the Pope on his arrival on Saturday will be
Capuchin Friar, Brother Kevin Crowley, founder of the Day Centre and his team.
Br Kevin has seen Ireland during the most difficult of times
including recession in the 1980’s and most recently the financial crisis that
hit the country.
Joy at Papal Visit
Speaking about the Pope’s upcoming visit, the Capuchin Friar
said “we were absolutely and really thrilled and still are and particularly the
homeless people, they are so much looking forward to it; it’s a great honour
for them and a great boost for them.”
Noting Pope Francis’ concern for the marginalized and
homeless, Br Kevin stressed that at present not enough is being done to provide
families in Dublin with affordable housing and that it is very hard for young
couples to get on the property ladder.
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