Gavin T. Murphy
Gavin T. Murphy attended Belvedere College and is a Psychology graduate of the University of Scranton, USA. He is a regular blogger and has a keen interest in outdoor activities.
A gigantic climb for sick children
November 15, 2017
Karl Hayes, transition year student of Clongowes Wood College SJ, climbed to 5,550 metres above Mount Everest base camp in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
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Jesuit educators meet in Rio
November 15, 2017
The first ever International Congress for Jesuit Education Delegates from all six regions of the global network of Jesuit schools took place in Rio de Janeiro
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Bishop launches book on Ignatian Spirituality
November 7, 2017
The newly installed Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ of the Raphoe diocese launches 'Finding God in the Mess'
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New from the Messenger Publications
November 7, 2017
The Messenger Publications have brought out a number of publications on meditations, a dialogue between an Anglican and a Jesuit, and liturgies for young people.
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Liam Browne SJ – a dedicated missionary
November 1, 2017
At Liam Browne SJ's funeral mass, John K. Guiney SJ spoke of his deep love for Zambia, his great ability to get on with things, and his peaceful death.
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Finding God in the Mess
October 25, 2017
The Messenger Publications' latest book entitled 'Finding God in the Mess: Meditations for Mindful Living' will be launched by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ on Thursday 26 October
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Giving of their time for 100 years
October 24, 2017
The celebration mass for the centenary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Belvedere College SJ took place on Sunday 22 October
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From a land down under
October 18, 2017
Transition year students from St. Ignatius College, Riverview Jesuit school in Sydney, Australia, are currently being hosted by students from Clongowes Wood College SJ
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Government homelessness plan doomed to fail
October 17, 2017
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice says that the government’s action plan for housing and homelessness is incapable of meeting the challenge of Ireland’s housing crisis
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Jesuits open doors on Culture Night
October 10, 2017
Hundreds of visitors came to events in Manresa and Gardiner St Church as part of Culture Night 2017
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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