Pat Coyle
Pat Coyle is Director of Communications for the Irish Jesuits. Her academic background was mainly in philosophy, and a great part of her professional background was as a journalist, producer and presenter with RTE, BBC and UTV. She is a mother of two.
The spiritual impact of abuse
August 5, 2026
Child Safeguarding Manager for the Jesuits, Saoirse Fox, reflects on the importance of recognising the spiritual impact of abuse within the Church
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The Kingship of Christ: The story behind the devotion
July 29, 2026
Fr. Bernard McGuckian SJ uncovers the remarkable story behind Christ the King and the woman who championed His universal reign.
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A Century of Working Notes
July 22, 2026
As 'Working Notes' celebrates its 100th birthday, current editor Niall Leahy SJ says its core focus has not changed.
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‘Make your path as you walk’
July 2, 2026
An accident ended Brendan McManus SJ’s plan to walk the entire Camino; through discernment and 'let go let God' he discovered a better plan.
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A thriving northern ministry
July 2, 2026
The AGM of the Dialogue for Diversity programme heard updates on prisoner accompaniment, environmental projects, and the Spiritual Exercises for prisoners.
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The Role of the Body in Christian Spirituality
June 17, 2026
A number of Jesuits presented at a major international symposium in Dublin organised by SpIRE and the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality.
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Sacred Heart Novena touched human hearts
June 16, 2026
This year's novena to the Sacred Heart in Gardiner St Church and The Messenger magazine drew people close to the heart of Jesus in various ways.
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‘Pity the Nation’
June 15, 2026
As violence continues across Lebanon, Jesuits and partners have reshaped their relief efforts to assist the displaced and vulnerable.
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Not for the faint-hearted!
June 3, 2026
An appeal for refugees in a Jesuit church in Beirut, and tackling the negative stereotyping of asylum seekers - stories from Jesuit colleagues in media training in the Curia.
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Warmly welcomed in Warsaw
June 3, 2026
A warm welcome was extended by Polish Jesuits and colleagues to attendees of the annual meeting of Jesuit communications workers across Europe.
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The spiritual impact of abuse
August 5, 2026 - Child Safeguarding Manager for the Jesuits, Saoirse Fox, reflects on the importance of recognising the spiritual impact of abuse within the Church
August Messenger: Do not fear
August 4, 2026 - The August edition of The Messenger highlights inspiring stories of faith in action in communities afflicted by poverty and displacement.
The Kingship of Christ: The story behind the devotion
July 29, 2026 - Fr. Bernard McGuckian SJ uncovers the remarkable story behind Christ the King and the woman who championed His universal reign.
A Century of Working Notes
July 22, 2026 - As 'Working Notes' celebrates its 100th birthday, current editor Niall Leahy SJ says its core focus has not changed.
Latest Podcasts
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Philosophical reflections
June 4, 2026
GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
June 3, 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