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.
“A book to relish”
May 29, 2019
High praise from Michael Comyn, presenter of RTE Radio 1's 'Leap of Faith' programme, for the 'Routledge International Handbook of Spirituality in Society and the Professions'
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Crescent helps combat malaria
May 29, 2019
Crescent College Comprehensive SJ students and staff raised €1,500 to buy Mosquito nets for fellow students in Uganda
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Sharing pilgrim wisdom
May 15, 2019
Brendan McManus SJ was in the US recently, giving a retreat on 'Pilgrimage as an Essential Ignatian Activity’
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Making science count
May 15, 2019
Students from Clongowes Wood College SJ fared well at the recent Science Festival in Dublin City University
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An Irish Camino challenge
May 15, 2019
Brendan McManus SJ and Eddie Cosgrove SJ are offering an Irish Camino experience with a difference this summer
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Blessed John ‘continues to heal’
May 14, 2019
Bishop Denis Nulty spoke of the continuing power of Blessed John Sullivan, at the annual Mass in Clongowes
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Trinity honours Fr John Sullivan SJ
April 30, 2019
In a unique honour for a Trinity College Dublin graduate, the university has unveiled a commissioned portrait of Blessed John Sullivan SJ
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Jesuit treasurers meet in Poland
April 15, 2019
Proper care of elderly Jesuits was the focus of concern for Jesuit treasurers around Europe who met recently in Krakow
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Fond farewell to Eoin
April 4, 2019
After thirteen years of service with the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, Eoin Carroll said his last goodbye on Friday 29 March
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Home thoughts from abroad
March 27, 2019
Edmond Grace SJ has taken up a new role in Belgium along with his appointment to the Advisory Group on the National Dialogue on Climate Action in Ireland
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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