Spirituality

Jesuit life in Rathfarnham Castle

November 9, 2016

Province Assistant Archivist Damien Burke writes about Jesuit life in Rathfarnham Castle during the years of rebellion and revolution in Ireland.

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John Dardis SJ elected one of Fr General’s special assistants

November 7, 2016

General Congregation elected John Dardis SJ of the Irish Province (far right) as one of four Assistants Ad Providentiam, to work closely with Father General

God is with us

November 4, 2016

The new Fr General of the Society of Jesus has given an extensive interview which throws much light on the man himself, his Jesuit life and the desires that draw...

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John Dardis SJ joins General Council

November 1, 2016

Irish Jesuit Fr John Dardis, president of the Conference of European Provincials since 2010, has been appointed General Counsellor for Discernment and Apostolic Planning

Inspirational Jesuits

Blessed Rupert Mayer SJ

October 26, 2016

Known as the ‘Apostle of Munich’, Blessed Rupert Mayer SJ, survived two world wars – the first as chaplain-in-service of those who fought and died, and the second as a...

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‘Be a prophet and wake people up’

October 26, 2016

Brian O'Leary SJ's latest book, on religious life, explores values that are relevant for lay people and not just religious

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‘Be ecclesial, not clerical,’ Pope tell Jesuits at GC36

October 24, 2016

Pope Francis set a precedent when he chose to meet with Jesuit delegates at GC36 in their own curia, instead of having them go to meet him

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Honorary doctorate for Sisters of Mercy

October 24, 2016

On Monday, 3rd of October, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, awarded an honorary doctorate to the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy. As Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Irish Jesuit...

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The quality of mercy

October 21, 2016

DERMOT ROANTREE :: Pope Francis's efforts to bring a neglected theme – in this case mercy – to bear on the life of the Church is fully in keeping with...