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.
Christians urged to unite
January 18, 2022
Jesuits and collegues have been asked to take part in the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins on Tuesday 18 January.
Read moreRedress scheme for Marmion survivors
January 17, 2022
The Jesuit Order redress scheme for survivors of abuse by Joseph Marmion is being recommended by a Steering Group representing the victims.
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Great response to JRS Toy Appeal
January 12, 2022
Hundreds of children received presents and toys this Christmas as Jesuit schools and works responded to the Jesuit Refugee Service appeal.
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Irish Jesuit honoured in Rome
January 11, 2022
Patrick Riordan SJ is awarded the 2021 edition of the Centesimus Annus Foundation’s prize for his book 'Recovering Common Goods'.
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‘Bring back the eviction ban’
January 7, 2022
A staggering 359 children have been made homeless in the last three months alone. Peter McVerry SJ calls for reinstatement of eviction ban.
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The transformative power of spiritual capital
December 20, 2021
Cardinal Koch believes Europe needs a “Spiritual key currency besides the euro”. Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ explains how it might work.
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A remarkable student retreat
December 20, 2021
Students from Clongowes had a special retreat experience as they spent the day in prayer, story-telling, and reflection, on a pilgrim trail around historic Dublin churches
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The riches of Hopkins
December 16, 2021
Brendan Staunton SJ was a guest speaker at this year's Hopkin's Festival. His paper focused on Hopkin's sonnet 'As Kingfishers Catch Fire'.
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Many will benefit from Belvo fundraisers
December 13, 2021
Belvedere College students are fund-raising this Advent for the homeless, refugees, and St Vincent de Paul. They are also tree-planting here and in Africa.
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Public caring for the homeless
December 9, 2021
As homeless figures approach 9,000, KeyWaste and Leinster Rugby are two of the groups raising funds for the Peter McVerry Trust this Christmas season.
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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