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Changing Ireland

June 12, 2014

The spring issue of Studies, out recently, takes 'Changing Ireland' as its theme. Top billing goes to Patrick Riordan SJ's provocative article on the drive to legalise same-sex marriage in...

Father General to resign in 2016

May 21, 2014

The Superior General of the Society of Jesus has announced that he intends to resign at the 36th General Congregation in 2016. Pope Francis has been informed and has approved...

Exploring Ignatius the mystic

May 16, 2014

Ignatius the Mystic & Mysticism Today was the theme of a seminar given by Brian O'Leary SJ in Manresa Spirituality Centre on Friday and Saturday 2-3 May. This conference was...

‘Pray with the pigs’

May 16, 2014

Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ, Director of the MA programme in Applied Spirituality, in All Hallows College, Dublin, was one of a panel of guests invited to speak about Pope Francis...

Fr John Sullivan website launched

May 16, 2014

A new website in honour of the renowned and saintly Jesuit Fr John Sullivan SJ was launched at the annual birthday anniversary mass in Clongowes on Sunday 11 May. Many...

Biting the bullet

May 16, 2014

War's Ends, the latest book by Irish Jesuit James Murphy is, as the title suggests, a book with more than one purpose. Ultimately the author wants to carve out an...

Fond farewell to Magis Ireland

May 2, 2014

Magis Ireland, the Jesuit Outreach to Young Adults was wound up on 30 April. All involved down the years until now, have touched the lives of many young people, channelling...

A day of four popes

May 2, 2014

Close to one million people gathered in St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets on Sunday 27 April to see Pope Francis proclaim both Pope John XXIII and Pope John...

‘A horse outside’

May 2, 2014

"If you walked into my office in Crescent College Comprehensive today, you might justifiably wonder what kind of job I have here. A smell of horses lingers in the air...

An atheist at Mass

May 2, 2014

The Irish Times on 24 April carried an article with a strong Jesuit interest and a fresh perspective on attending Mass. Rosemary McCabe, a self-styled atheist, who applied to defect...

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.

Sharing bread in Bethlehem

July 2, 2026 - Dr Declan Hayes has just recently returned from the West Bank, where he stayed in Jerusalem and Taybeh. He appeals for funds to help those suffering there.

‘The grandeur of humanity’

June 15, 2026 - Gerry O'Hanlon SJ reviews Pope Leo's first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', which addresses the ethical and social challenges posed by AI.

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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.