Whitefriar Street Church

Whitefriar Street Church Whitefriar Street Church is a Carmelite Church in the middle of Dublin City Centre. It is home to the relics of St. Valentine, and Our Lady of Dublin. Valentine.
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Due to it's location in the heart of Dublin and it's history, Whitefriar Street Church has become a landmark of the city. It is home to Our Lady of Dublin and to the relics of St. The church is run by the Irish Province of Carmelites. In-keeping with the contemplative tradition of the Carmelite Order, Whitefriar Street Church provides an oasis of prayerful silence in the midst of the bustling city.

All warmly welcome! Whitefriar Street Organ Recital Series 2026. Each Saturday in May at 4pm.
02/05/2026

All warmly welcome! Whitefriar Street Organ Recital Series 2026. Each Saturday in May at 4pm.

In light of the current national situation, the organisers of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations, regretfully must postpo...
10/04/2026

In light of the current national situation, the organisers of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations, regretfully must postpone this event until further notice. We look forward to rescheduling it as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Wishing you peace and joy in the Risen Lord. Pictures from our celebration of the Easter Vigil.
06/04/2026

Wishing you peace and joy in the Risen Lord. Pictures from our celebration of the Easter Vigil.

🎉 This Sunday we are excited to gather at Whitefriar Street Church to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Carmelite pr...
16/03/2026

🎉 This Sunday we are excited to gather at Whitefriar Street Church to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Carmelite presence in Zimbabwe.

In 1946, the first Carmelites from the Irish Province travelled to what was then Southern Rhodesia, responding to the missionary call of the Church with faith and generosity. What began with a small group of missionary friars has grown into a vibrant Carmelite presence within the life of the Church in Zimbabwe today.

We are honoured that Most Rev. Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Archdiocese of Dublin, will celebrate this special anniversary Mass.

📅 Sunday, March 22
🕓 4 p.m. Mass
📍 Whitefriar Street Church, Dublin

All are warmly welcome as we give thanks for this shared story of faith, friendship, and mission between Ireland and Zimbabwe. 🙏

🌿 Lent in the Carmelite TraditionThis Lent, join us at Whitefriar Street Church following the 3 p.m. mass, for a special...
09/03/2026

🌿 Lent in the Carmelite Tradition

This Lent, join us at Whitefriar Street Church following the 3 p.m. mass, for a special series of reflections with Fr Míceál O’Neill, O.Carm., former Prior General of the Carmelite Order.

Inspired by the words of Jesus — “If you only knew the gift” (Jn 4:10) — these talks will explore the deeper meaning of the Lenten journey.

📅 March 18 — Prayer, fasting & almsgiving: pathways to discovery
📅 March 25 — The desert: the place and conditions for discovery
📅 April 1 — The Cross of Jesus Christ: the truth that we discover

Come and discover the gift of God this Lenten season. All are welcome. ✨

✝️ Ash Wednesday at Whitefriar Street Church📆 Wednesday, 18 February | DublinAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent —...
17/02/2026

✝️ Ash Wednesday at Whitefriar Street Church
📆 Wednesday, 18 February | Dublin

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent — a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and conversion of heart. On this day, we receive the blessed ashes as a sign of our humanity, our need for repentance, and our desire to return to God.

⏰ Mass Times
8 a.m. • 10 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. • 1:10 p.m. • 3 p.m.

🕯️ Solemn Vespers
5:30 p.m. — sung by the Whitefriar Street Choral Scholars

🙏 Confessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

🌿 Imposition of Blessed Ashes
Available throughout the day: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
(ashes made from the blessed palms of last year’s Palm Sunday)

All are warmly welcome to begin the Lenten journey with us — a journey back to God, marked by humility, hope, and grace.

We were delighted to welcome Lauren Stewart and David Higgins to where Bishop Denis Nulty blessed the engaged couple a...
13/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome Lauren Stewart and David Higgins to where Bishop Denis Nulty blessed the engaged couple at the Shrine of Saint Valentine. 💒

Hosted by the Carmelite Community and organised by ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service, the ceremony took place beside the reliquary containing the saint’s sacred relics — first brought to Whitefriar Street from Rome in 1836 as a gift from Pope Gregory XVI to the Carmelite Fr John Spratt. Since then, the shrine has become a place of prayer for couples and pilgrims seeking Saint Valentine’s intercession.

As Saint Valentine’s Day approaches, we keep all couples preparing for marriage in our prayers. May Saint Valentine inspire hearts to grow in kindness, faithfulness and love.

FaithAndLove

Celebrate the Feast of Saint Valentine at Whitefriar Street Church ❤️The Carmelite community at Whitefriar Street warmly...
12/02/2026

Celebrate the Feast of Saint Valentine at Whitefriar Street Church ❤️

The Carmelite community at Whitefriar Street warmly invites you to join us as we honour Saint Valentine, whose relics are lovingly preserved here in our Church. In 1836, these relics were entrusted to the Carmelite Fr John Spratt by Pope Gregory XVI in Rome and were brought to Whitefriar Street soon afterwards, where they have been venerated ever since as a sign of Christian love and faithful devotion.

On this special feast day, Bishop Paul Dempsey will be the celebrant for the 3pm Mass. During this celebration, married couples will have a beautiful opportunity to renew their vows, giving thanks for the gift of love and commitment in their lives.

Whether you are married, engaged, single, or simply wishing to pray for those you love, you are most welcome to gather with our community. Come light a candle, bring your intentions, and share in a moment of grace and blessing.

All are welcome — the Carmelite community looks forward to welcoming you in prayer.

🌹Yesterday at the 3 p.m. Mass in Whitefriar Street Church, Fr Simon Nolan, O.Carm., Prior Provincial, gathered with the ...
12/02/2026

🌹Yesterday at the 3 p.m. Mass in Whitefriar Street Church, Fr Simon Nolan, O.Carm., Prior Provincial, gathered with the faithful to honour Our Lady of Lourdes and to pray in a special way for all who are sick or suffering.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick was celebrated, and the relic of St Bernadette was available for veneration — a quiet reminder of the hope and healing that first flowed from the grotto at Lourdes.

May Our Lady continue to intercede for all who carry illness or burden.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Feast of Our Lady of LourdesTo encourage us to give of our time, to support the sick and to be attentive to their needs,...
07/02/2026

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

To encourage us to give of our time, to support the sick and to be attentive to their needs, a World Day of the Sick was established in 1992 by Pope John Paul II. It is celebrated every year on 11th February, the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.

This year Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 11.30am and 3pm. The Relic of St. Bernardette of Lourdes will be present for veneration and blessing.

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy,
health of the sick, refuge of sinners,
comforter of the afflicted,
you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings;
look with mercy on me.
By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes,
you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary,
whence you dispense your favours;
and already many sufferers have obtained
the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal.
I come, therefore, with complete confidence
to implore your maternal intercession.
Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests.
(mention your petition)
Through gratitude for your favours,
I will endeavour to imitate your virtues,
that I may one day share your glory,
and bless you in eternity. Amen

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56 Aungier Street
Dublin
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Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 7:30am - 7pm
Sunday 7:30am - 8pm

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