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Marking 50 years of faith and justice
October 15, 2025
Jesuits and colleagues met in Manresa to celebrate 50 years of 'a faith that does justice', reflecting on the past to learn for the future.
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Boat named in honor of Jesuit Murt Curry SJ
October 15, 2025
Saint Ignatius Rowing Club in Galway have named a new boat in honour of Jesuit Murt Curry SJ
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‘A Divine Calling’
October 15, 2025
Gerry O'Hanlon SJ spoke at the launch of 'A Divine Calling: One Woman's Lifelong Battle for Equality in the Catholic Church' by Soline Humbert.
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October Messenger: The little way
October 14, 2025
October Messenger: Saint Thérèse and the little way, Spirituality and AI, landscapes of hope and Dublin's good samaritan
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Swift Nesting Boxes at St Ignatius Church
October 13, 2025
Liam O'Connell SJ: Four new Swift nesting boxes have been installed at Saint Ignatius Church Galway.
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Who’s afraid of big bad AI?
October 10, 2025
Bill Toner :: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now part of everyday life, but should we be worried about it? Or rather about the human beings using it?
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Crescent students huge fundraiser
October 8, 2025
Students from Crescent College Limerick students over €36,000 for a charity that provides specialist services for children with disabilities.
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Manchán Magan RIP: ‘Fear lán d’iontas’
October 8, 2025
"Fior-Ghael i gcroí is i gcnámh," is how Tom Casey SJ described the late Manchán Magan at his funeral service in Gonzaga College SJ.
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Pope Video: collaboration between religions
October 7, 2025
Pope Video: "That believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice and human fraternity."
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Spirituality for a time of epochal change
October 3, 2025
Dr Chris Stabb SJ's lecture in honour of the late Joe Veale SJ is an exploration of new images and languages for a time of epochal change.
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Women and the Irish National Assembly – what really happened
November 4, 2026 - Gerry O’Hanlon SJ offers a revealing insight into the debates, decisions and unexpected nuances surrounding the Church’s future engagement with women.
The Vatican and the Women Deacons
October 9, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano’s new book explores the history of women deacons and the necessity for restoring the women’s diaconate in the Catholic Church today.
Living water: “Join the force”
September 18, 2026 - Dr Ciara Murphy addresses the theme of 'Living Water', looking at some of the key water-related challenges facing communities in Ireland and around the world.
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026 - Una Allen is coordinator of 'Towards Peace', a service for survivors of abuse by church members which offers a spiritual accompaniment service free of charge,
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026 - Bob McChesney SJ, author of 'The Soul Also Keeps the Score', in conversation with Pat Coyle about Ignatian spirituality, violence and trauma.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the proper use of wealth
November 3, 2026 - Pope Leo reminds us that true wealth lies not in what we accumulate, but in what we share with others through love, generosity and service.
Reflections of a Catholic priest in Palestine/Israel
November 3, 2026 - David Neuhaus SJ was the guest speaker at the launch of his latest book, 'Conquest or Leven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel'. Pat Coyle interviews him about the book.
Pope Video: For mental health ministry
October 1, 2026 - Pope Leo's intention highlights the importance of supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, those who care for them.
Walking with a seeker
September 23, 2026 - Brian O'Leary SJ and Pat Coyle have produced and filmed a series of six role-plays to illustrate frequently asked questions in spiritual direction/accompaniment.
Pope Video: For the care of water
September 3, 2026 - Pope video: That water be protected so we might learn to appreciate it with gratitude, justice, and moderation
Latest Blog Posts
Studies covers Irish education down the years
November 4, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: 'Studies' has been reflecting on Irish education since its inception in 1912. The autumn 2026 issue continues this tradition.
Let your light shine, especially in the darkness
October 21, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Suffering, unavoidable as it usually is, when embraced can have a redemptive quality,
The lost art of listening
October 9, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: Genuine listening empowers people to understand themselves, discover their own insights, and grow
Are humans doomed to be predators?
September 10, 2026 - Bill Toner SJ :: Why, in spite of the cruelty involved, do billions of humans eat animals, even when they have misgivings about doing so?
How a Dolly Parton song changed my spiritual life
August 31, 2026 - Brendan McManus :: A surprising encounter with Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston and God’s love changed everything during a difficult retreat.