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October 20, 2009
Former Taoiseach John Bruton, currently the EU’s representative in Washington, USA, will give the Fourth Public Lecture sponsored by Studies and The Iona Institute: on ‘The role of religion and Christianity...
Read more“Ancient pop” at CCC
October 13, 2009
When Limerick composer Bill Whelan heard that the Crescent College Comprehensive past pupils orchestra wanted to play MacArthur Park at their celebratory concert last weekend, he rang Jimmy Webb, who actually composed the song. Jimmy...
Read moreMaking a difference at Knock
October 13, 2009
In summer 1989 Des Fahey, a priest from Knock, came to Manresa to seek help. ‘Something’ he said ‘is missing at Knock, and unless we identify it, the Shrine will...
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Big moves for Michael
October 13, 2009
Michael O’Sullivan has been appointed Head of Theological Studies at All Hallows College, and Head of the Systematic Theology Department. He will also assume responsibility for the Moral Theology Department...
Read moreEurope as a missionary hub
October 13, 2009
John Guiney and Murt Curry from the Irish Mission Office are just back from two meetings in the Jesuit Retreat House, Rainhill, Liverpool, aimed at enhancing the sharing and cooperation...
Read morePioneer matters
October 13, 2009
The Pioneers have launched “Pioneer Matters”, the Association’s first CEO newsletter. The primary purpose of this publication is for Padraig Brady, the PTAA Chief Executive, to ommunicate with all PTAA...
Read moreStraight paths for Belvederian boys
October 13, 2009
Gardiner Street’s parish priest Donal Neary works with Belvedere Religion teacher Helen Barden in lending variety to her 5th Year class. Donal introduced the boys to Ignatian Spirituality in the...
Read moreRichard is felled
October 13, 2009
Richard O’Dwyer SJ set out for Africa this time last year, to work with the JRS, first in Ethiopia, and then in Southern Sudan after Christmas in Kenya. He has...
Read moreJESUITICA: Jesuits to the frontiers
October 13, 2009
Ray Howgego’s “Book of Exploration”, warmly reviewed this week, is the story of over 7000 travellers who have contributed to our knowledge of this earth. It reveals how often Catholic...
Read moreShort Notices
October 13, 2009
Gerry Foley, principal of Belvedere, welcomed the meeting of Pastoral Coordinators from Jesuit schools who met in Belvedere House on Thursday and Friday 8-9 October 2009. The meeting was convened...
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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
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
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.