Dermot Roantree
Dermot Roantree is content editor with Irish Jesuit Communications. He has a doctorate in Modern History and many years of teaching and of e-learning projects behind him. He is married with two children.
Sadness and anger at the death of Fr Stan Swamy SJ
July 7, 2021
News of the death in prison of Fr Stan Swamy SJ, advocate for marginalised people, has been met with great sadness and anger worldwide
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What is the real cost of debt?
July 7, 2021
The June 2021 issue of 'Working Notes' tackles the thorny subject of debt in theory, in theology, and in its concrete manifestations
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Launch of Mícheál Mac Gréil SJ’s Westport report
July 6, 2021
Fr Micheál Mac Gréil SJ's latest book on Westport, a report based on a survey of the views of visitors to the Co. Mayo town, was launched on 1 July...
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Studies: Ireland and euthanasia
June 9, 2021
The Summer 2021 issue of Studies contributes to the public scrutiny of issues raised by Gino Kenny's 'Dying with Dignity Bill' in Dáil Eireann
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Gardiner Street launch of Ignatian Year
May 26, 2021
Archbishop Dermot Farrell has launched a year of celebrations to mark the conversion of St Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits
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Jesus and the pandemic of violence against women
May 25, 2021
Michael O'Sullivan SJ addresses the "shadow pandemic" of violence against women and girls, which has thrived in the circumstances set by the COVID pandemic
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Nóibhéine don Chroí Ró-naofa
April 28, 2021
Irish language novena for the Feast of the Sacred Heart on 11 June
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Centenary of birth of Dan Berrigan SJ
April 28, 2021
9 May 2021 marks the centenary of the birth of renowned US Jesuit peace activist and poet, Daniel Berrigan SJ
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“Live simply, share generously”
April 13, 2021
Fr Peter McVerry SJ's simple and sincere account of his beliefs and his work for the homeless on The Tommy Tiernan Show has made a considerable impact
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Studies: The world in 2021
March 23, 2021
The Spring 2021 issue of 'Studies' takes stock of the state of the world and the Church after the watershed events of 2020
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A life of kindness & dedication: Sean Ó Cearbhalláin S.J.
August 26, 2026 - Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin, S.J., remembered for a life of faith, teaching and service, died peacefully in Hong Kong on 23 August 2026.
Going with gratitude and blessing
August 21, 2026 - Friends and colleagues of the JCFJ gathered to bid Kevin Hargaden a fond goodbye. He marked the occasion with a final lecture.
Remembering a unique Jesuit/Protestant school
August 18, 2026 - Irish Jesuits visited Drogheda this summer to mark a significant event in the town's history involving St Oliver Plunkett and their Order.
The landscape that influenced C.S. Lewis
August 11, 2026 - In his August Messenger article, Kevin Hargaden explores the Irish landscape that moulded C. S. Lewis's soul and his writing.
Latest Podcasts
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023