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June 1, 2010
After his lecture at the Matteo Ricci Conference in Gonzaga on 8 May, Antoni Üçerler SJ was asked if he could make his text available. He went one step further...
Read moreCameras rolling!
June 1, 2010
EWTN (Eternal Word TV Network) is America’s largest religious (Catholic) cable network with 146 million viewers in 127 countries. Last week they sent a production team to Ireland to make...
Read moreJESUITICA: Bellarmine jugs
June 1, 2010
The face of St Robert Bellarmine, the 16th century Jesuit theologian, became known all over Europe, but not in a holy picture. Protestants in the Low Countries, stung by Bellarmine’s...
Read moreKeeping faith on the map
June 1, 2010
Faith Maps: Ten Religious Explorers from Newman to Joseph Ratzinger is the latest book by Michael Paul Gallager SJ. Just published in London, it translates the voices of leading thinkers...
Read moreShort notices
May 18, 2010
Fr Adolfo Nicolás, Superior General of the Jesuits, visited Central America and parts of the Caribbean from 19 April to 1 May. The trip included a visit to earthquake-stricken Haiti,...
Read moreForthcoming events
May 18, 2010
8-17 June: Nine-day pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. For details, contact Caitlin or Seán at 01 8625345. Alternatively email [email protected] or [email protected] 19 May and 26 May: ‘Insights...
Read moreSpirituality and social justice
May 18, 2010
Mary John Manazan OSB, a Benedictine sister working in the Philippines, once urged a large crowd to oppose a hike in the price of oil. A policeman approached her. “Why...
Read moreJohn Sullivan SJ still inspiring…
May 18, 2010
A huge congregation attended the annual Fr John Sullivan SJ mass in Clongowes chapel, Naas, Co Kildare on Saturday 8 May. Chief celebrant Conor Harper SJ said the support of...
Read moreBelvedere hosts Bostonians
May 18, 2010
For two weeks in April, Belvedere College hosted 12 students and 2 teachers from Boston College High (BCH), USA. This was the first ever such exchange between both Colleges. During...
Read moreNewsboys at ninety
May 18, 2010
Over 300 past and present members, “docs” and guests (including Lord Mayor Emer Costello, Bishop Eamonn Walsh and Bill ‘Penny Apples’ Cullen) attended a ninetieth birthday party on 26 April, at which Provincial...
Read moreLatest Podcasts
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.
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.
Latest Videos
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
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026 - Pope Leo's August prayer intention for cities, asking God to bring hope, belonging, and the joy of the Gospel to all.
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026 - Pope Video July: Embrace a culture of love, tenderness, responsibility, and compassionate care.
Latest Blog Posts
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
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Are humans doomed to be predators?
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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.
Navigating the storms of life
August 27, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ :: The Spirit is the ‘breath of God’, the wind that fills our sails and energises our whole lives