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.
The power of everyday mysticism
January 29, 2019
Speaking at the AGM of Irish schools trust Ceist, Pat Coyle proposed a route to take in response to these difficult times for the Church
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JRS supports launch of new Intercultural Health Strategy
January 23, 2019
Government Ministers recognise Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland's Fáilte Project as 'a model of good practice'
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Lacan and the Jesuit connection
December 19, 2018
Brendan Staunton SJ was one of the speakers at an international psychotherapy conference in honour of former Jesuit and psychotherapist Cormac Gallagher
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Irish Jesuit honoured in the US
December 4, 2018
Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ presided at a session of the American Academy of Religion. He was the first Irish Jesuit ever to do so
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Exciting times for Crescent
December 3, 2018
Irish Rugby Coach Mr Joe Schmidt addressed pupils, staff, and parents of Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, as part of its jubilee celebrations
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Caravaggio still a firm favourite
November 20, 2018
The National Gallery of Ireland held a series of events marking the 25th anniversary of the loan of the Caravaggio by the Jesuits
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Love at the heart of mission
November 7, 2018
The love of God shown by Jesuit missionaries was matched by their love of people, said Provincial Leonard Moloney SJ at a recent Mass for the relatives of deceased missionaries
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Scorsese shares wisdom in Pope’s new book
October 23, 2018
Martin Scorsese is one of the 'elders' who imparts his wisdom in a new book commissioned by Pope Francis, 'Sharing the wisdom of time'
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Jesuit workers help refugees facing homelessness
October 17, 2018
JRS Ireland and the Peter McVerry SJ Trust prepare for the fallout from the imminent closure of the largest Direct Provision centre in Dublin
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Brexit, backstop and integrity
October 16, 2018
Jesuit Bishop argues that the 'backstop' proposal is essential in any post-Brexit scenario
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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