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SpIRE goes from strength to strength

January 27, 2016

New institute to have an MA in Spirituality on offer at Milltown Park from August under the auspices of Waterford Institute of Technology.

Messenger launches new schools supplement

January 27, 2016

The Messenger magazine now features a new schools supplement, RE:LINK, a resource for teachers and students of the Junior Certificate Religious Studies curriculum.

Luther, Lund and the Pope

January 27, 2016

Brian O'Leary SJ notes the great significance of Pope Francis's planned visit to Sweden for a joint ecumenical commemoration of the Reformation with leading Lutherans.

How to make good decisions

audio January 26, 2016

Brian Grogan SJ's latest book, Making Good Decisions, is just out. It takes a fresh and interactive approach to good decision making, and is a good guide for anyone trying...

Remembering Joe Palmisano SJ

January 13, 2016

US Jesuit Joe Palmisano (centre), who spent many years studying in Ireland, passed away on Christmas night after a lengthy battle with cancer. Brendan McManus (right) remembers him.

Working for unity

January 13, 2016

Province co-ordinator for ecumenism Brian O'Leary SJ urges Jesuits and colleagues to contibute to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-26 of January.

Jesuits assist at Youth 2000 retreat

January 13, 2016

Nine Jesuits attended the Youth 2000 Christmas retreat with 700 young adults in Newbridge, Co.Kildare. They hope to attend further Youth 2000 retreats and events in the year ahead.

A leadership course with a difference

January 12, 2016

Joe Greenan, from the Irish Jesuit Provincialate, was one of an international group of Jesuits and colleagues who took part in a novel Ignatian Leadership Program in Manresa , Spain....

Powerful video from Pope

video January 7, 2016

The Pope has made a moving short video, the first ever to promote prayer worldwide for his monthly intention. He calls on people of different faiths to work together for...

JRS intercultural calendar 2016

December 21, 2015

The 2016 JRS Ireland Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar is now on sale. It is an important resource for teachers and anyone wishing to celebrate or raise awareness of diversity in...

Sculpting a Saint

June 23, 2026 - RNN archive July: Dony MacManus reflects on creating his bronze statue of St. Oliver Plunkett and the inspiration behind it.

The Role of the Body in Christian Spirituality

June 17, 2026 - A number of Jesuits presented at a major international symposium in Dublin organised by SpIRE and the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality.

Sacred Heart Novena touched human hearts

June 16, 2026 - This year's novena to the Sacred Heart in Gardiner St Church and The Messenger magazine drew people close to the heart of Jesus in various ways.

Vacancy for Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator

June 16, 2026 - The Belfast Jesuit Centre is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator for a 9-month Fixed-Term Contract role, based within the Jesuit Centre.