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.
A ‘devastating milestone’ – JRS
February 27, 2024
JRS Ireland calls on the government to respond urgently after 1,000 single male asylum seekers were recorded on the streets of Dublin.
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A very special occasion
February 20, 2024
Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, was the main celebrant at the annual Blessed John Sullivan SJ Mass. Archbishop Michael Jackson was also present.
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Sacred Space online retreat for Lent
February 16, 2024
'Gratitude In All Things' is the theme of the Sacred Space online retreat for Lent 2024. 'It's a chance to bring hope to the world', say the Sacred Space team.
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John Bruton RIP: ‘An exceptionally good man’
February 12, 2024
Fr Bruce Bradley SJ gave the homily at the funeral Mass of former Taoiseach John Bruton. It took place in the chapel of Ss. Peter and Paul in Dunboyne.
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Narrative Record re Joseph Marmion SJ abuse published
February 8, 2024
The Jesuit Order has welcomed the publication of 'Fr Joseph Marmion SJ. His abuse, the harm caused and Jesuit accountability: A narrative record'.
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Conor Harper SJ: Rest in peace
January 30, 2024
Jesuits, family and friends, were joined by the Church of Ireland Archbishop as they bade a final farewell to Conor Harper SJ.
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Manresa’s new director
January 10, 2024
Joe Greenan is the first layperson appointed as Director of Manresa, the Jesuit Centre for Spirituality in Dollymount, Dublin.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 10, 2024
Tom Layden SJ, ecumenism co-ordinator, urges Jesuits, friends, and colleagues to join in the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18 -24 January.
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A guide to the ‘surprising’ gospel of Mark
January 5, 2024
Triona Doherty and Jane Mellet have a new guide to the gospel of Mark, the gospel for this liturgical year, published by Messenger Publications.
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Another record-breaking year for Belvo SleepOut
January 2, 2024
On its 40th anniversary the Belvedere College SJ SleepOut 23 has raised a record breaking €370,000 for homeless charities.
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The Pope and the President
April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.
‘A privilege to be part of it’
April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.
An attitude of gratitude
April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.
April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth
April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 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