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JESUITICA: Musician on mission

September 15, 2009

The most accomplished musician among Jesuit missionaries was an Italian Baroque composer called Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726). He joined the Jesuits in order to volunteer to work in the Reductions of...

A great Gardiner Street welcome

September 14, 2009

A huge congregation turned up in Gardiner St Church on Sun, Sept 13th to welcome Fr General Adolfo Nicolas, leader of the Jesuits, on his first visit to a parish...

“Creativity, daring and great humility”

September 13, 2009

‘Jesuit mission today’ was the issue addressed by Fr Adolfo Nicolas SJ, when he spoke to his fellow Jesuits, their co-workers and colleagues, in Gonzaga College on Sat Sept 12th. In his...

Fr General launches JRS annual report

September 12, 2009

“There are no such things as migrants or refugees”, said Fr General Adolfo Nicolas, “only people. And the lines and borders on maps are only lines, not reality” He was...

Fr General in Gonzaga

September 12, 2009

Father Adolfo Nicolas SJ visited Gonzaga College Dublin on the morning of Saturday 12 September 2009 and was greeted by the headmaster Mr Kevin Whirdy, the Superior of the Gonzaga Jesuit Community Myles...

‘Education is trouble!’: Fr Nicolás in Crescent

September 11, 2009

Quoting Zorba, in the film ‘Zorba the Greek’, Fr Adolfo Nicolás told the staff, pupils, Jesuits and colleagues of Crescent College Comprehensive Limerick that “Life is trouble!” He then added:...

Fr General in Crescent College Limerick

September 11, 2009

Fr Adolfo Nicolas SJ, Fr General of the Jesuits, arrived this morning in Crescent College Comprehensive Limerick, to a guard of hounour from school pupils lined along the driveway. He was...

Head of Jesuits visits Ireland for first time

September 10, 2009

The Father Superior of the Jesuits worldwide will make his first ever trip to Ireland this week. Fr Adolfo Nicolás will meet with Jesuits, their colleagues and friends in Dublin,...

Hero to his valet

September 8, 2009

Two years ago, when Adolfo Nicolás was setting out for the General Congregation in Rome, his friends suggested that he was on the short list for election to General. “No...

Starting the journey

September 8, 2009

Eddie Cosgrove SJ (pictured here, second left, with his family) was among five Jesuit novices who made their First Vows in St. Mary’s Church, Harbourne, Birmingham on Saturday 5 September. Other...

Political kitsch and cultural Christianity

May 1, 2026 - JCFJ social justice theologian Dr Kevin Hargaden responds to Donald Trump's recent attack on Pope Leo for his remarks on war and peace.

Justice and hope in dark times

May 1, 2026 - The role of civil society and faith-based organisations in working together was the focus of Dr Kevin Hargaden at the AMRI Justice Conference.

Human dignity and radical resistance

May 1, 2026 - "Palestinian voices matter." Dr Yousef Aljamal, Palestinian journalist and the Gaza Coordinator for the Palestine Activism Program, speaking at the Belfast Jesuit Centre.

‘Faithful Justice’ issue of Studies launched

April 30, 2026 - The spring issue of Studies, marking the 50th anniversary of the Jesuits committing to 'a faith that does justice', was launched recently.