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The Sacred Heart today
June 1, 2023
Jesuit theologian Fr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ, looking at its history, offers new ways of practising the Sacred Heart devotion.
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Jesuit book club – ‘Haunted by Christ’
May 31, 2023
Gerry Clarke SJ, Director of Belfast Jesuit Centre, talks about the book club's latest title and an inspiring encounter with the author.
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Annual Blessed John Sullivan SJ Mass
May 31, 2023
People came from around Ireland and further afield for the annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Blessed John Sullivan SJ.
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Asylum seeker accommodation system beyond breaking point
May 29, 2023
Eugene Quinn of JRS responds to Minister's call on local authorities to use rest centres for international protection applications.
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Ignatius Loyola – ‘The vulnerable saint’
May 23, 2023
José María R. Olaizola SJ gave a talk entitled ‘St Ignatius of Loyola – a saint for troubled times’ in Milltown Park, Dublin on 19 May 2023.
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Laughter and Learning: JesWeb in London
May 23, 2023
Hard work and good fun were the hallmarks of this year's annual JesWeb Euopean wide conference of communicators held in London.
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‘The politics of Irish education – What’s next?’
May 22, 2023
The theme of Jonathan Tiernan's presentation on Irish primary education in Limerick was that change, as in all things, is inevitable.
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‘Dismissed, discredited, and badly treated’
May 16, 2023
Professor Phyllis Zagano answers candidly the question "Are you hopeful about the future and the ordination of women to the diaconate?"
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Still inspiring young people
May 16, 2023
Leonard Moloney SJ preached at a Mass and event in Knock where over two thousand young people marked the 10th anniversary of inspirational Kerry teenager Donal Walsh RIP.
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Jesuit condemns attacks in Nicaragua
May 16, 2023
Kevin O'Higgins SJ, in an interview with The Irish Catholic, speaks out on Church attacks in Nicaragua under the regime of Daniel Ortega.
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‘Dismissed, discredited, and badly treated’
May 16, 2023 - Professor Phyllis Zagano answers candidly the question "Are you hopeful about the future and the ordination of women to the diaconate?"
Throwing down the gauntlet
May 5, 2023 - There are no women amongst the 47,000 permanent deacons in the Roman Catholic Church today. Professor Phyllis Zagano explains how this happened and how it can change.
‘Creeping infallibility’ and women’s ordination
May 5, 2023 - What really lies behind the Catholic Church's refusal to allow women become priests? Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ shares his thoughts.
Sons of Ignatius podcast: The Bible and the Big Bang
May 2, 2023 - Niall Leahy SJ speaks to Canadian astronomer Adam Hincks SJ about his life, science and theology, and beautiful discoveries.
Pope Francis and women’s ordination
April 20, 2023 - Irish Jesuit theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ outlines and critiques the theology underpinning Pope Francis' position on the ordination of women in the Catholic Church.
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For ecclesial movements and groups
May 2, 2023 - For May 2023, Pope Francis praises the capacity of ecclesial movements to dialogue at the service of the Church’s evangelising mission.
Pope Video: For a non-violent culture
April 3, 2023 - For April 2023, Pope Francis calls for a culture of peace, maintaining that “a lasting peace can exist only without weapons.”
Pope Video: For victims of abuse
March 6, 2023 - Pope Francis prays for those who have suffered abuse, especially by Church members, and for a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
Pope Video: For parishes
February 7, 2023 - For February 2023, Pope Francis prays that parishes may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome to all.
Pope Video: For educators
January 11, 2023 - Pope Francis prays that educators may be credible witnesses, who see fraternity as the best path for helping those most in need.
Latest Blog Posts
On The Way again
May 25, 2023 - BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: The 2010 movie 'The Way', with Martin Sheen, about pilgrims on the Camino has been re-released. It's as fresh and poignant as ever.
Eavan Boland on women poets in Ireland
April 28, 2023 - JOHN BIRD [STUDIES] :: Renowned Irish poet Eavan Boland died three years ago this April. Her essay in Studies on Irish women poets is published here.
Living with remorse
April 5, 2023 - BILL TONER SJ :: We can judge ourselves harshly and be plagued for years by the thought of past acts we are ashamed of. Should we not cut ourselves some slack?
The re-birth of Patrick Kavanagh
March 29, 2023 - JOHN BIRD :: A look at Kavanagh's fascinating essay in 'Studies' (1959) about his transformation on the banks of the Grand Canal after his cancer treatment.
Getting your head right
March 20, 2023 - BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: St Ignatius Loyola came to understand the value of awareness during moments of chaos; he looked at his inner world of thoughts and feelings.