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.
Pray with the Pope: That everyone have food
May 5, 2026
The Pope Video: "That everyone might have food." A moral call to action on hunger in a world of abundance.
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“One of the most dangerous places”
May 5, 2026
Ravaged by conflict, poverty, and danger. Irish Jesuits International unites efforts for change at the Forum for Irish Missionaries in South Sudan event.
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Political kitsch and cultural Christianity
May 1, 2026
JCFJ social justice theologian Dr Kevin Hargaden responds to Donald Trump's recent attack on Pope Leo for his remarks on war and peace.
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Justice and hope in dark times
May 1, 2026
The role of civil society and faith-based organisations in working together was the focus of Dr Kevin Hargaden at the AMRI Justice Conference.
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Human dignity and radical resistance
May 1, 2026
"Palestinian voices matter." Dr Yousef Aljamal, Palestinian journalist and the Gaza Coordinator for the Palestine Activism Program, speaking at the Belfast Jesuit Centre.
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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.
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‘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.
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Jesuits publish latest Safeguarding Report
April 1, 2026
Updated child sexual abuse allegations, and details of the Jesuit Safeguarding Office's diverse activities, feature in their just-published annual report.
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‘More Mmm than Om.’
March 31, 2026
"The desire to have the last word is a form of violence." The final week of Aidan Mathew's Lenten retreat is as unique and challenging as the first.
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Genocide, martyrdom, and theology
March 31, 2026
Two brothers, Palestinian Christian theologians, discussed their new theology of martyrdom with the Belfast Jesuit Centre book club.
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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