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.
Building a ‘just, livable, humane world’
May 30, 2025
Irish Jesuits International held a memorable conference to mark the 80th anniversary of the missionary outreach of the Order.
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Huge attendance at Fr John Sullivan SJ Mass
May 16, 2025
Over 1.000 people from Ireland and abroad attended the Blessed John Sullvivan SJ Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday in Clongowes Wood College.
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God and Politics in the new millennium
May 13, 2025
The Loyola Institute TCD, will host an open evening on Monday 12 May 2025, 6.30 -8.00 pm, and an open day on Saturday 24 May 11am - 2.30pm.
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The medical maelstrom: facing fears
May 10, 2025
Irish Jesuit Brendan McManus SJ spent time in hospital recently. It was a challenging time where he had to 'dig deep' and struggle to pray.
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Irish Jesuit missionary Donal Doyle RIP
May 8, 2025
Irish Jesuit missionary priest Donal Doyle SJ died peacefully at Loyola House in Toyko, Japan, on Tuesday 6 May 2025. He was 93 years old.
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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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Going with gratitude and blessing
August 21, 2026 - Friends and colleagues of the JCFJ gathered to bid Kevin Hargaden a fond goodbye. He marked the occasion with a final lecture.
Remembering a unique Jesuit/Protestant school
August 18, 2026 - Irish Jesuits visited Drogheda this summer to mark a significant event in the town's history involving St Oliver Plunkett and their Order.
The landscape that influenced C.S. Lewis
August 11, 2026 - In his August Messenger article, Kevin Hargaden explores the Irish landscape that moulded C. S. Lewis's soul and his writing.
Jesuit’s ‘brother’ wins prestigious award
August 11, 2026 - Jimmy Fullam, the former Irish Defence Forces member who wrote 'Brothers in Arms' with Brendan McManus SJ, has been nominated for a Blue Light Award.
Latest Podcasts
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 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