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 theology of naming
May 8, 2025
Theologian Hannah Malcolm's recent talk demonstrates how theological research can inspire change in our society.
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Heart speaks to hearts – reading Arrupe
May 6, 2025
'Pedro Arrupe: A Heart Larger than the World' by Brian Grogan SJ, was one of the books studied by members of the Belfast Jesuit Centre book club.
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Walk, laugh, pray
May 1, 2025
This years Holy Week pilgrimage to the birthplace of St Ignatius was a memorable experience for lay colleagues of the Irish Jesuit Province.
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A truly magisterial Jesuit: Laszlo Orsy RIP
May 1, 2025
Ladislas Orsy SJ, distinguished theologian, canon lawyer and friend of the Irish Jesuits, died on 3 April. He was 103 years old.
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Humour and humility: Pope Francis RIP
April 21, 2025
Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, and Jesuits here and abroad have been marking, with sadness and gratitude, the death of their Pope and fellow Jesuit this Easter.
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‘Dancing with Time’
April 14, 2025
José María Olaizola SJ writes of the journey from youth to maturity, using the extended metaphor of the dance in his new book 'Dancing with Time'
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Clongowes’ new solar farm
April 14, 2025
Provincial Fr Shane Daly blessed the new ground-mounted solar farm in Clongowes which will provide the school's electricity.
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Top ten tips for walking a camino
April 8, 2025
Pilgrim and author of 'Redemption Road' Brendan McManus SJ shares his walking wisdom tips with would be travellers of the French Camino.
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‘Simple question – complex answer’
April 1, 2025
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe launched a special edition of the Jesuit journal 'Studies' before a large gathering in Dublin's Mansion House.
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Hunger in Lebanon and Syria
March 20, 2025
As the USA decimates its foreign aid budget Irish Jesuits International have made an urgent Lenten appeal to help feed people in Lebanon and Syria.
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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