Lenten Collection

This Lent, Clogher don Óige is organising a collection of goods to support the work of the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin.

Founded in 1969 by Capuchin friar, Brother Kevin Crowley, and inspired by the spirit of St Francis Assisi, the Centre was set up to ‘relieve the hardship endured by homeless people.

Situated in Bow Street, Dublin 7, the Day Centre started out providing meals for the homeless in Dublin and has developed its services over the years to meet the presenting needs of those who come seeking food and support.
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From hot meals, food parcels, showering facilities and clothing to medical, optical, dental and family services, the Capuchin Day Centre is committed to providing practical, meaningful support to those who seek help.

The Day Centre has identified a number of items that they would like us to collect that they will be able distribute on a weekly basis, either through our food parcels or infant packs, to adults and families seeking support.

THE REQUIRED ITEMS ARE:

• Nappies, sizes 4,5 and 6 *individual rather than double packs
• Baby wipes *individual packs
• Children’s toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Packets of 40 tea bags

​Many of our Pope John Paul II Award parish groups will be co-ordinating collection of these items locally. For information you can talk to JPII participants and leaders in your parish.
Further information can be sought from Clogher don Óige via email [email protected]

Collection of the items will end on FRIDAY 20th MARCH to allow delivery of items before Easter.

If you unable to collect the needed items, but would like to support this initiative you can donate online HERE.