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.
Blessed John at the ploughing
October 9, 2023
People attending the National Ploughing Championships made a visit to Kevin O'Rourke SJ's stall to get a blessing with the cross of Blessed John Sullivan SJ.
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A ‘one-man meals-on-wheels’!
October 5, 2023
Much-loved Jesuit Brother Charles Connor SJ, from the Clongowes community, was gifted with three parties and a Mass to mark his 90th birthday,
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Jesuit book club community
September 27, 2023
The online, cross border book club of the Belfast Jesuit Centre are inviting new members to join their Tuesday evening gatherings.
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Ireland’s most vulnerable groups
September 26, 2023
'Unheard Voices: Irish Travellers and the Struggle for Social Justice', is the theme of the latest edition of Working Notes published by the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.
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A journey that shaped them
September 21, 2023
Peter McVerry SJ launched 'Brothers in Arms' by Brendan McManus SJ and James Fullam, a Dublin taxi driver. All sale proceeds go to the Peter McVerry Trust.
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Something for everyone
August 24, 2023
How St John Henry Newman played a part in Gerard Manly Hopkins joining the Jesuits - that and much more at the Hopkin's festival in Co.Kildare. attended by Brendan Staunton...
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Jesuits welcome ‘Restorative Response’ report
August 23, 2023
In a statement the Irish Jesuit Order has welcomed the publication of a report arising from the restorative justice processes initiated after the naming of Jesuit abuser Fr Joseph Marmion...
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Sinéad: Being real with God
August 21, 2023
Reflections on the sadly departed Sinéad O'Connor were being shared recently in the Milltown Park Jesuit community when it was recalled that she had studied theology at the Milltown Institute
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‘Seekers and confused’ welcomed at Knock
August 21, 2023
"Nourishing, enriching, a Spirit-filled week!" Just some of the feedback received by the team who led the Jesuit Week in Knock July 23-30, 2023.
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Death of a much-loved Jesuit
August 16, 2023
Donegal born Jesuit Henry Grant SJ was bid a fond farewell by family, friends and fellow Jesuits, at his funeral Mass on Friday 5 August.
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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