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Our first centenarian, An t-Athair Ó Fionnagáin
February 17, 2009
Wednesday 18 February sees a unique birthday. For the first time an Irish Jesuit has turned a hundred. In the face of Fr Proinsias Ó Fionnagáin you see a man prone...
Read moreWhere is Richard O’Dwyer?
February 17, 2009
AMDG Express last located Richard O’Dwyer in Ethiopia. He moved from there to Nairobi in Kenya, where he spent a good Christmas with a Jesuit community. Since then he has...
Read moreSleep-out reaches a million
February 17, 2009
Fr Peter McVerry SJ unveiled a plaque in Belvedere College to acknowledge that the “Sleep Out” run by the students of the College had raised over €1,000,000 for the upkeep...
Read moreLosing a linchpin
February 17, 2009
In any office there are usually one or two people who seem irreplaceable. In the Jesuit Communication Centre our web developer, John McDermott, fits that description, and alas, we have...
Read moreHas the church come as far as Kandinsky?
February 17, 2009
‘The Second Vatican Council and Impressionism’ was the intriguing subject of a guest lecture in the Milltown Institute by Brendan Staunton SJ on Monday 16 February. Those who heard his...
Read moreIn search of excellence
February 17, 2009
This month’s Ignatian Identity Group (IIG) meeting in Coláiste Iognáid tackled one of the Characteristics of Jesuit Education, In Pursuit of Excellence. Chaired by Conall Ó Cuinn SJ, it featured presentations...
Read moreAt the frontiers – young people find God
February 17, 2009
Where do young people find God? In freedom and friendship, providence and prayer – not much mention of church, schooling or social justice. That was the message given convincingly to...
Read moreVolunteer teachers required
February 17, 2009
Jesuit Volunteers International (JVI) Ireland are looking for two volunteer teachers to work at a new Jesuit venture, St. Ignatius Primary school, in Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania. The...
Read moreRetreat for parents
February 17, 2009
Slí Eile’s Debbie Moore and Colleen Brown from Boston College ran a retreat for parents, on the theme ‘Appreciation Parenthood’. While Audrey Hogan and Connie Dunne looked after the children,...
Read moreShort Notices
February 17, 2009
Connaught Hockey Final: Coláiste Iognáid convincingly won the Connaught Hockey final on 10 February in Dangean Park, Galway. They beat Our Lady’s Bower Secondary School, Athlone. With a final score...
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?
September 10, 2026 - Bill Toner SJ :: Why, in spite of the cruelty involved, do billions of humans eat animals, even when they have misgivings about doing so?
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.
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