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Trekking for the homeless
March 9, 2010
A 60-kilometer trek across the rough terrain of Iceland – that is the challenge which the Peter McVerry Trust is posing to anyone who would like to help them raise...
Read moreForthcoming events
March 9, 2010
11 March: ‘Clerical sex abuse – moving on’, lecture by Prof. Patricia Casey in St Mary’s Church, Haddington Road, 8pm 11 March: ‘The Recession and God: Where do we go...
Read moreNine days of grace
March 9, 2010
There has been a great turn-out so far for the annual Novena of Grace, taking place in many churches throughout Dublin, Galway, Limerick and the rest of the country. Some...
Read moreStudies on power and accountability
March 9, 2010
‘Power and Accountability in Ireland’ is the theme of the spring edition of Studies, the Jesuit quarterly journal. According to editor Fergus O Donoghue SJ, “It’s time for us to...
Read moreBelvedere -‘Focus’ on homeless
March 9, 2010
RTE presenter Aidan Power went back to school recently to team up with students at Belvedere College and launch Focus Ireland’s new education module for secondary schools. The aim of the free learning resource...
Read moreUCD chaplaincy celebrates all religions
March 9, 2010
UCD chaplaincy opened its doors and its heart to the variety of religions represented on campus as part of International Week, on Monday 22 February. Christians of various denominations, along with Muslims,...
Read moreSli Eíle’s marathon man!
March 9, 2010
Padraig Swan, Director of Sli Eíle, is on the run again! Last year he raised over €100,000 running various marathons. In 2010, though, he wants to clock even more miles and raise...
Read more‘New economic model needed’ – Jesuit theologian
March 9, 2010
“What would have to change in the economy if we valued employment over economic growth?” Just one of the questions to be addressed by Jesuit theologian Gerry O’Hanlon SJ and...
Read moreThe Jes goes hi-tech
February 23, 2010
Catherine Hickey of Coláiste Iognáid has been invited by Hewlett Packard (HP) and the International Society for Technology in Education to attend the HP Innovations in Education Worldwide Summit in...
Read moreA pen portrait of Peter
February 23, 2010
John O’Rourke of Trinity News wrote the following interview-based article on Peter Sexton SJ, once the music co-ordinator in John’s school and now a chaplain in his college, TCD. “Fr...
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.
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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
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