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.
Shakespeare and the Jesuits: “no collusion”?
June 19, 2021
'What are the resonances between Shakespearean political theology and Jesuit political thought and practice?' Dr Michael Kirwan SJ presents a potential answer
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Making a difference
June 17, 2021
US-based Irish Jesuit Donal Godfrey SJ features in EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum's exhibition on members of the LGBTQ+ Irish diaspora who have made a difference
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Seeing the ‘extra’ in the ordinary
June 17, 2021
Alan Hilliard's book 'Dipping into Life' provides reflections to help readers find goodness and beauty beyond the turmoil of these days
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Moving out of lockdown – Seeds of hope for asylum seekers
June 8, 2021
As Ireland moves out of lockdown, Eugene Quinn, Jesuit Refugee Service, reflects on the cause for renewed hope among asylum seekers, refugees and forced migrants
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Praying for China – the Irish Connection
May 25, 2021
The Irish Provincial has asked for prayers for Stephen Chow SJ, who did his studies in Ireland and will be the new Bishop of Hong Kong
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Gonzaga students’ part in ‘Plean Bee’
May 25, 2021
Staff and students of Gonzaga College SJ featured in a TG4 TV documentary, 'Plean Bee', to mark 'World Bee Day' on Thursday 20 May
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Belvedere winning team ‘on the money’
May 24, 2021
Students from Belvedere College SJ will meet ECB President Christine Lagarde, after winning the Central Bank's economic competition
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Busy days for Peter McVerry Trust
May 18, 2021
The recently launched apartment block for homeless people in Dublin is one of a number of major initiatives that has kept the Peter McVerry Trust busy of late
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Warm welcome for new Sacred Space apps
May 18, 2021
Two new apps have just been launched by Sacred Space, the online prayer website of the Jesuits. As well as the daily prayer they feature retreats and the Pope's Intentions
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A gift to the British and Irish Provinces
May 18, 2021
The London Jesuit Centre is a new apostolic work that marks a significant development for the joint Jesuit mission of the British and Irish Provinces
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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