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Special Olympics – a different way to win
May 5, 2017
Fundraising for the Special Olympics is in full swing this week and JCJF social justice theologian Kevin Hargaden says it's an antidote to the capitalist mentality
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John Sullivan SJ: first beatification ever in Ireland
May 4, 2017
Full details of the beatification ceremony for Fr John Sullivan SJ, which will take place on 13 May in Gardiner Street Church
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Making the most of the media
May 3, 2017
A media training day for Jesuit colleagues covered the essential aspects of old and new media for presenting one's mission and message to the broader world.
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Hugh Duffy – ‘a gentle Jesuit’
May 3, 2017
Brian Grogan SJ gives the homily at the funeral mass of Fr Hugh Duffy SJ on 3 May, 2017
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Jesuit Centre raises concern over legality of government draft Climate Plan
April 28, 2017
The Centre for Faith and Justice has urged the Government to adhere to the legislative requirements of the Climate and Low Carbon Development Act
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Fr Dermot Cassidy SJ – a reflective voice
April 26, 2017
An interview with Fr Dermot Cassidy SJ who passed away peacefully on the night of 24 April 2017 and a tribute from his Sri Lankan friend.
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Can we rediscover God?
April 26, 2017
Bill Toner SJ :: Have things changed so much in recent decades that deep reflection about God is practically impossible?
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Taking stock of a faith that does justice
April 26, 2017
A large number of Irish Jesuits and colleagues met up to consider their commitment to a faith that does justice in the light of the decrees of General Congregation 36.
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Fr John Sullivan SJ: A short biography
April 26, 2017
A short summary of the life of Fr John Sullivan SJ, who will be beatified on 13 May 2017
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Thanksgiving celebration for new ‘Blessed’
April 26, 2017
Blessed Elect John Sullivan is held up for all of us now as "a heroic example of virtue, goodness and holiness” according to Bishop Denis Nulty.
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