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A first for Irish language in Rome
October 4, 2016
For the first time in the Society of Jesus' four hundred and seventy five year history, Irish has been used at a Jesuit General Congregation.
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Fr Nicolás resigns
October 3, 2016
Fr Adolfo Nicolás Pachón, Jesuit Superior General since January 2008, resigned his office today, during the first plenary session of the Society’s 36th General Congregation
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‘Simple, solemn, beautiful’.
October 3, 2016
At the opening Mass of GC36 Jesuits were called on to be courageous in their deliberations to choose a new leader.
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A sentimental journey to Emo
September 28, 2016
On Wednesday 12 October, there will be a gathering of Jesuits and friends in Emo Court, Co. Laois, the latest in what has become a hugely successful and much-anticipated annual...
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A good man remembered
September 28, 2016
Sir James Dombrain (1794-1871), who built the houses of the Jesuit Community on Leeson Street, was commemorated with a plaque at no. 36, on 23 September.
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GC36 puts ‘out into the deep’
September 28, 2016
In this video, Jim Corkery SJ explains the workings of a General Congregation as the 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus convenes in Rome on 2 October.
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How discernment can change your life
September 28, 2016
TOM CASEY SJ :: During convalescence, Ignatius of Loyola learned to examine his life and discover the good desires that were drawing him to God – in other words, he...
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Hard-hitting homilies
September 28, 2016
Fr Tony O'Riordan SJ, PP in Moyross, Limerick, has been making headlines with his hard-hitting sermons directed at drug dealers and politicians.
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Crescent College students make seven retreats
September 27, 2016
Sixth year students from Crescent College Comprehensive went on a variety of two-day retreats this September.
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Too old for the craic in Cracow?
September 26, 2016
Brendan McManus SJ, author of 'Redemption Road', is on the pilgrim trail again, this time as a Magis16 leader and participant in World Youth Day in Cracow.
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