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Peter McVerry Trust calls for tax breaks for landlords in return for rent freezes for tenants

August 19, 2015

Introduction of new measures could help reduce pressure in the private residential rental sector and help address the current homelessness crisis.

Jesuits ‘experiment’ with an eye to the future

July 28, 2015

Jesuits of North West Europe took taken time off from their regular ministries to participate in alternative works in order to reflect on apostolic priorities for the Society over the...

Peter McVerry Trust welcomes funding for new social housing

July 24, 2015

New units will provide housing for people currently dependent on homeless accommodation in four local authority areas.

Studies: The pity of war

July 1, 2015

"We are in a season of momentous commemorations," begins the editorial of the summer issue of Studies, alluding to the centenary commemorations of the First World War, the event which...

‘Going home on wings!’

July 1, 2015

On Saturday June 27th, The Sacred Heart Messenger staff and writers welcomed over 120 readers and promoters of the Messenger to the Radisson Blu hotel in Athlone.

Pass the bill, urges JRS

June 30, 2015

JRS Ireland has called on the Irish Government to honour the promise of fundamental reform of the asylum seeking process.

Still Living in Limbo

June 24, 2015

As hundreds of asylum seekers granted status remain living in limbo this World Refugee Day, JRS calls for funding and support to help them transition to life outside Direct Provision.

Working together in building our common home

June 19, 2015

In his latest Encyclical letter Pope Francis invites people to an ecological conversion by taking responsibility for caring for nature and our planet.

Supporting the heartbroken of tragic accident in Berkeley

June 18, 2015

Leon O’Giolláin SJ has been offering support through the UCD Chaplaincy to the college community in the wake of the tragedy which claimed the lives of six Irish students, three...

Rooftop farming at Belvedere College

June 17, 2015

Belvedere College has created an innovative 'Urban Farm' which utilises a small rooftop space to create a wide range of growing projects.

The Pope and the President

April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.

‘A privilege to be part of it’

April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.

An attitude of gratitude

April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.

April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth

April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.