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Pioneering efforts in South Africa
January 12, 2010
Mayo man and active Pioneer Muredach Tuffy recently returned from South Africa where he was building homes for – and links with – the people of South Africa. Muredach, a...
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Where four Provinces meet…
January 12, 2010
A group of 18 Jesuits, mainly in formation, met in Manresa, Dublin, from 28-31 December 2009 to discuss and discern possible Inter-Provincial collaboration between British, Irish, Dutch and Flanders provinces....
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The cause of Mary Ward
January 12, 2010
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto sisters) were given great cause to celebrate on 19 December last when Pope Benedict declared their foundress, Mary Ward, ‘Venerable’. This is...
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Film review: A Serious Man
January 12, 2010
(Film review of Joel and Ethan Coen’s recent movie, A Serious Man, by Brendan Staunton SJ.) A Serious Man is a serious film, raising serious questions. Why do bad things...
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Strong finish to 2009 for JRS Ireland
January 12, 2010
Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland has extended a “huge thank-you” to all those who made donations to its Christmas Toy Appeal. With their help, the JRS was able to distribute presents...
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JESUITICA: Voltaire’s education
January 12, 2010
Even though he was an inveterate opponent of the Catholic Church, to the end of his days Voltaire felt deep gratitude to the Jesuits who had educated him. He never...
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January 12, 2010
Peter McVerry appeared on Joe Duffy’s Spirit Level on RTE 1, one of three guests invited to present a “20-20 vision for Ireland” coming into the new year. He spoke...
Read moreForthcoming events
January 12, 2010
18 January: Soul Journey – Guided meditation and prayer will be held in Gardiner St. Church each Monday at 6pm for further information contact the parish office on 01 8363477...
Read moreBelvedere boys face freeze in fundraiser vigil
December 22, 2009
The annual sleep-out of Belvedere boys has begun today, Tuesday, 22 December, in O’Connell St. Dublin 1. Fifth and sixth year students from the college face a freezing few nights...
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December 22, 2009
26 January 2010: Psychologist David Coleman fundraising lecture, “Getting Your Child through their Teens in the ‘Teenies’ “. Belvedere College, Gt. Denmark St., Dublin 1. 7.30pm 12,19,26 January 2010: Training for...
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Living water: “Join the force”
September 18, 2026 - Pat Coyle speaks with Dr Ciara Murphy about water challenges and practical ways to protect this vital resource.
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.
Latest Videos
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.
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026 - Pope Video: "That we may discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, fosters respect and solidarity"
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026 - Pope Leo XIV: In the spirit of the Gospel, we are invited to recognize our shared responsibility in supporting, encouraging and accompanying priests.
Latest Blog Posts
Are Humans Doomed to be Predators?
September 10, 2026 - Bill Toner SJ : : He says he 'does not rest easy as a meat eater', so why, in spite of the cruelty involved, do he and billions of other humans continue to do just that?
How a Dolly Parton song changed my spiritual life
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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
Fellowship, connection, hope
August 19, 2026 - Professor Jim Lucey :: Recovery is not just about the triumph of the self. It is about the restoration of loving relationships, with us and with each other.”
The suffering of inocents in war and beyond
July 3, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Wars are legitimated and sustained by a form of moral disengagement that fails to pay attention to the sufferer.