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The long walk

August 30, 2011

In the course of their two-year noviciate Jesuits have to face what they call an experiment. Here is an example: Irishman Niall Leahy and Christian Keeley from Britain were given...

They come back empty

August 30, 2011

“Thank you”, said the Tonga mothers to Frank Wafer, “for teaching our children to read and write, so they can get jobs and earn something. But when they come back...

A priceless Gospel

August 30, 2011

The St Cuthbert Gospel, the earliest surviving intact European book and one of the world’s most significant books, has been treasured (in Stonyhurst College Library) by the British Jesuits since...

Shaping a garden

August 30, 2011

Milltown has developed a lovely walled garden which serves both its community and Cherryfield (see photo album here). It comprised the former open-air swimming pool and the old walled-off garden...

Congo: exchanging gifts

August 30, 2011

The exotic garment on Peter Sexton was a gift from the Central African Province, in gratitude for the gift of Peter himself. He has just returned from giving two 8-day...

JESUITICA: Free schools

August 30, 2011

When St Ignatius founded the Roman College in 1551, a sign on the door read: “A school of grammar, humanities and Christian doctrine. Gratis.” Jesuit education was the first systematic,...

Irish Magis pilgrims in WYD Madrid

August 17, 2011

Forty Irish Magis pilgrims joined the 3,000 Magis young people from around the world for the official beginning of World Youth Day in Madrid, Tuesday 16 August, in the Jesuit...

Magis pilgrims reach Madrid

August 15, 2011

Today, 15 August, Fr. Francisco José Ruiz Pérez SJ (Provincial of Spain) will preside at a Mass to celebrate the incorporation of MAGIS into WYD at Nª. Sª. del Recuerdo...

Saturday 23 July: Monasterevin Hopkins Society Annual Festival will be held in the Baronial Hall, Moore Abbey Monasterevin and Monasterevin House, Main Street, Monasterevin. Enquiries please Tel: 086 6075601 or...

Jesuit Missions famine appeal

July 19, 2011

As many countries in East Africa face into famine once again, the Jesuit Mission Office have launched an emergency appeal to help those facing hunger and starvation in crisis stricken...