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.
‘Every number has a face’
November 3, 2021
Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ launched JRS Ireland's latest report 'Protection with Dignity: A Humane Response to Global Forced Displacement'.
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Special monthly videos for Ignatian Year
October 26, 2021
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ draws from his latest book to encourage people to prayerfully walk with Saint Ignatius and Jesuits around the world
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Manresa visitors touched by sculpture
October 12, 2021
Manresa, the Jesuit Centre for Spirituality, Dublin, is now home to a limited edition sculpture by Flemish artist Johan Tahon, inspired by the story of St Ignatius' conversion journey
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Loyola Institute commemorate St Columcille
October 11, 2021
The Loyola Institute hosts a series of lectures 'Columcille in Context: Theologians and Historians in Conversation' to Commemorate the 15th Centenary of the Birth of Saint Columba of Iona
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Planting trees across the Irish Jesuit Province
October 8, 2021
On the last day of the Season of Creation, Jesuit works, schools, and communities planted trees across the Irish Jesuit Province as part of 'caring for our common home'
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Rich discussion webinar on COP26
October 7, 2021
Over 100 people attended a JCFJ webinar on climate objectives addressed by eco-theologian Fr Sean McDonagh and environmental policy activist, Jerry McEvilly
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Walk and talk for Mother Earth
October 6, 2021
Gonzaga College SJ welcomed Arnd Drossel from 'My Promise Mother Earth' to their school, where he inspired them with his 'Promisewalk' project to help save the planet
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Marking World Day of Migrants and Refugees
September 25, 2021
Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland reflects on the theme of the Pope’s message: Towards an ever wider ‘we’ in the context of the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan
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September 24, 2021
The JCFJ are asking people to help the environment by planting a tree and attending a webinar on climate change
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Calling on young people for MAGIS 23
September 24, 2021
Details of MAGIS 23, the Jesuit gathering of young adults for World Youth Day, are announced
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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