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.
Ronan Geary SJ laid to rest
May 1, 2024
Ronan Geary SJ died peacefully on 25 April in the Jesuit's Cherryfield nursing home where he had spent the last 14 years.
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Paul Farquharson RIP
May 1, 2024
Paul Farquarson SJ's funeral Mass will take place on Friday 3 May at 11 am in St Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street. May he rest in peace.
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‘Listen attentively, speak from the heart’
April 22, 2024
Brendan McManus SJ recently led 30 priests from the Clogher diocese in faith sharing, spiritual conversation and silent reflection.
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News from Gardiner St Church
April 22, 2024
St Francis Xavier Parish Church in Gardiner St Dublin,is to become part of the neighbouring Pro-Cathedral Parish from 1 August 2024.
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Bishop Alan ‘making pathways together’
April 11, 2024
Irish Jesuit Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ was installed as the Bishop of Down and Connor, the second largest diocese in Ireland, on Sunday 14 April.
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Exploring a just wage
April 9, 2024
The latest 'Working Notes' from the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice explores the nature of a 'just wage' and how it might be implemented.
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Speaking up for Gaza
April 8, 2024
The Society of Jesus worldwide says it is scandalous that residents of Gaza are starving and warmongers are not brought to account.
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Easter surprises
April 8, 2024
Listen to three very different 'takes' on Eastertide from the Religious Network News archives.
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Manresa: Praying together on Zoom
April 8, 2024
Gratitude and joy was the hallmark of the feedback from the participants in Manresa' Dublin's Lenten weekly prayer session.
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JRS – ‘asylum accommodation at ‘breaking point’
March 28, 2024
The Jesuit Refugee Service calls for an emergency response from the government as the asylum accommodation system is at breaking point.
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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.
Jesuit’s ‘brother’ wins prestigious award
August 11, 2026 - Jimmy Fullam, the former Irish Defence Forces member who wrote 'Brothers in Arms' with Brendan McManus SJ, has been nominated for a Blue Light Award.
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