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.

Looking back, looking forward

video December 21, 2015

The homelessness crisis here and the migrant crisis in Europe – two of the issues Tom Layden SJ, Irish Jesuit Provincial, addresses in a review of the year with Pat...

Reflections on Luke

December 8, 2015

Donal Neary SJ's latest book is Gospel Reflections on Luke, the evangelist whose gospel is now being read at mass this new Church year.

‘Make Ireland safe haven for migrants’ says JRS

December 7, 2015

JRS Ireland has called on the Irish Government to intensify efforts to bring 4,000 persons in need of protection to Ireland and make the country a safe haven for migrants.

Two great tasks of our time

December 3, 2015

Jesuits and colleagues ask how they can respond more effectively to the challenges of global justice issues.

The Pope’s challenges in Africa

November 25, 2015

The Pope is in Africa this week and he will visit a parish where two Irish Jesuits worked. John Guiney SJ, was Parish Priest of Kangemi and is just returned...

Shane Daly SJ ordained

November 25, 2015

Shane Daly SJ was ordained a priest in Belvedere College on Sunday 22 November. Presiding at the ordination was Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Shane’s home diocese.

Belvedere students build apps

November 12, 2015

Belvedere College students Glenn Brannelly and Ralph Moran brought their own app to the Web Summit. 'Hurry App' is designed to improve the functionality of the Apple Watch.

Thumbs up or down for the Synod?

November 12, 2015

The jury is out on whether the October Synod on the Family was a success or failure. But in a recent article Brian Grogan SJ argues that no matter what...

‘The long learning of love’

November 10, 2015

'The long learning of love' was how Michael Paul Gallagher RIP described his life shortly before he died. Jesuit, family and friends having been paying tribute to him.

Exploring the Bible – how not to lose the plot

October 29, 2015

Jeff Cavins, the designer of a hugely successful bible study programme, is coming to Ireland and on Saturday 21st November he will lead a workshop on The Bible: Our Everlasting...

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.