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Destroying our ecosystem is sinful
February 2, 2021
Ireland is the worst of 57 countries for its carbon emissions. Dr Kevin Hargaden of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice says this is structural sin
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An tAthair Connla Ó Dúláine – ‘one of our own’
February 2, 2021
Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam sent a letter of condolence recognising the Irish speaker's wonderful life as a Jesuit
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Faith and country – President Biden’s election
January 27, 2021
Donal Godfrey SJ is a university chaplain in the USA. He gives his unique take on recent events there, and the Jesuit connections to President Biden
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Michael J Kelly SJ – The humble giant
January 26, 2021
PADRAIG SWAN :: Michael Kelly's gentleness, humility and simplicity stood out; he left an inspiring legacy
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Fr Stan Swamy SJ – ‘A caged bird can still sing’
January 26, 2021
The Indian human rights defender has released a letter of solidarity to mark his 100 days in prison under false charges
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Misogyny and the Mother and Baby homes
January 26, 2021
Jesuit theologian Dr Gerry O'Hanlon believes there are important lessons to be learnt from the recent Mother and Baby Homes report
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Funeral of Dermot Brangan SJ
January 24, 2021
At Fr Dermot Brangan's funeral Mass in Tokyo, he was portrayed as a gentle, wise and gracious Jesuit who liked to pray
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‘Virtual Sleep Out’ raises over €125,000
January 19, 2021
Belvedere College students attempted to 'walk in the shoes' of homeless people as they slept out in their back gardens
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‘He has gone home to God.’
January 18, 2021
The funeral Mass for Professor Fr Michael J Kelly SJ in Zambia was both a simple farewell and moving tribute to an outstanding Jesuit
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Death of “an outstanding Jesuit brother”
January 15, 2021
Michael J Kelly SJ died peacefully in Zambia on Friday 15 January 2021. He was a world-renowned authority in the fight against HIV AIDS
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Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano continues her straight-talking exposition of the history of deacons in the church. She seeks to 'recover' the diaconate and 'restore' women to it.
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026 - Allan Ggita SJ is in Ireland speaking about his privileged life working with vulnerable communities in one of the largest slums in Kenya.
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026 - Author Eric Clayton talks about his book that introduces children to Mary, the mother of Jesus, through eight apparitions around the world.
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026 - James Hanvey SJ's exploration of the 'mission of creation' in St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises is an integration of theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
‘Not Christian, not Catholic.’
February 13, 2026 - The Vatican's second commission on the diaconate recently published a letter revealing a 50/50 split on whether women could 'image Christ'.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026 - Pope Leo XIV: In the spirit of the Gospel, we are invited to recognize our shared responsibility in supporting, encouraging and accompanying priests.
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026 - Pope Leo: Renounce weapons and the arms race. May leaders have the courage to choose dialogue instead of conflict.
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026 - Pope Video: “The smiles, in the midst of pain, of children suffering, are a testimony of God's Kingdom.”
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026 - Pope Video: "May your Word be nourishment in weariness, hope in darkness and strength in our communities"
Pope video: For Christians in areas of conflict
December 1, 2025 - Pope video: “That Christians in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.”
Latest Blog Posts
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
April 17, 2026 - Bill Toner : : Does God really know everything, including the future? If so, it seems that the universe is truly 'done and dusted'. Bill Toner SJ is not so sure.
Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
March 31, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Jesuit Superior General Pedro Arrupe SJ called a General Congregation in 1974-5 that redefined the Jesuit charism.
‘Dangerous as hell’
March 11, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Now is the time for people of goodwill to step forward; we need to protest these appalling, unjustified acts of violence and war.
The grasp of grief
February 25, 2026 - Colm Brophy :: The picture I have painted here is a symbol of the world’s uncertainty of its own destination. We are traumatised by immense grief.
Theology in a changing world
January 27, 2026 - Bill Toner :: Modern scientific progress poses serious challenges to theology. Can the once 'queen of the sciences' respond adequately to its challenges?