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.
Tribute to a Latin American martyr
April 6, 2020
March 22 was the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Luis Espinal SJ in Bolivia. Michael O'Sullivan SJ recounts his life and spirituality
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New challenges, new solutions
March 21, 2020
Irish Jesuit Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian, responds to Covid-19 crisis by having his daily Mass livestreamed on RTÉ
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Rutilio Grande, Jesuit and martyr
March 11, 2020
Pope Francis recently recognised the martyrdom of Fr Rutilio Grande García SJ, murdered in El Salvador in 1977. Michael O'Sullivan offers a short introduction to his life
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Irish government hypocritical on fracked gas
January 27, 2020
There is bad faith in Ireland outlawing fracking at home while planning to buy in large quantities of fracked gas from the US
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Studies: Christian ethics and the future of work
January 13, 2020
The current issue of Studies publishes the proceedings of a workshop on Christian ethical perspectives on the changing face of work
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Putting the priestly ministry first: James Kelly SJ
December 16, 2019
Fr James Kelly SJ was a good scholar, priest and Jesuit – who for the best reason did not wish to be eulogised at his funeral
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Advent: A time for new beginnings
November 27, 2019
Sacred Space, in collaboration with Pray As You Go, are running their Annual Advent retreat, which is available in both audio and text format
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Guide for Advent prayer
November 27, 2019
The Jesuit Curia in Rome has issued a guide to prayer for this Advent which is based on the Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society
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A time of risks and threats
November 19, 2019
October's Working Notes takes a look at concrete issues of public policy but views them in terms of the conceptual framework which informs them
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Gay Byrne is laid to rest
November 11, 2019
Renowned Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne was laid to rest after a funeral Mass on 8 November. Irish Jesuit Provincial, Fr Leonard Moloney, was the celebrant and homilist
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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