As the need for Padre Pio ministry in Ireland grows with continued interest in and reverence for the saint, the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars have created a new Padre Pio Apostolate Team. Their hope is to continue the work of Fr Bryan Shortall, the former National Director of Padre Pio Ministry in Ireland. A publication…
Padre Pio Apostolate Team takes steps to enhance Padre Pio ministry in Ireland
Bro. Kevin Kiernan, Bro. Marek Miszczynski, Bro. Martin Bennet, Bro.
Richard Hendrick, Bro. Ade Green, and Bro. Philip Baxter were elected
as the new Provincial Council in June 2025, with Bro. Richard Hendrick
as the Provincial Minister, and Bro. Martin Bennett as Provincial Vicar.
Photo: Irish Capuchin Franciscans

