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Epiphany evening in Cherryfield
December 31, 2008
Rachel McNeill and the staff of Cherryfield extend a warm invitation to Jesuits and friends to join them on 6th January, any time between 5 and 8 p.m., for refreshments...
Read moreJohn Dunne SJ RIP
December 27, 2008
Fr John Dunne SJ died peacefully at 10:30 am on the morning of 27 December 2008, the Feast of John the Evangelist. He was commended to the Lord by the...
Read moreGifts galore
December 16, 2008
Irish Jesuit Paul Campbell SJ of Loyola Press Chicago has sent the Jesuit Communication Centre twenty promotional copies of their 2009 calendar. For each month there is a poster with...
Read moreMilltown’s Ruby party
December 16, 2008
Vice-Chancellor Fr John Dardis and Acting President Fr Conn Casey C.SS.R. (pictured together here) invited all those who have worked in the Milltown Institute over its forty years of existence...
Read morePresident Mary McAleese at USF
December 16, 2008
On 11 December the Jesuit University of San Francisco conferred on President Mary McAleese the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. The citation noted that her presidency has...
Read moreFr Assistant completes his visit
December 16, 2008
After a crowded itinerary, in which he looked, listened and learned about every ministry in the Province, Antoine Kerhuel is heading home on 17 December, leaving behind a wholesome taste...
Read moreDeath of Avery Dulles, SJ
December 16, 2008
Tributes from around the world have been paid to the late Avery Dulles SJ, one of the world’s most renowned Jesuits and a Cardinal since 2001. He died at 9am...
Read moreSpirituality for a time of bewilderment
December 16, 2008
Theologian Gerry O’Hanlon SJ works at the Centre for Faith and Justice, and lives in a corporation estate in Cherry Orchard, at the far end of Ballyfermot. He sees the...
Read moreShort notices
December 16, 2008
An Inter-Institutional Centre for Spirituality and Social Transformation has been launched in Waterford Institute of Technology, through the participation (pictured here) of Michael O’Sullivan SJ (Milltown Institute), Sister Bernadette Flanagan...
Read moreFr Joseph A. Kelly SJ
December 16, 2008
“Some people become priests because they love God, some because they love talking about God, and some, like Fr Joe Kelly, because they love people.” Joe had moved from Dublin...
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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
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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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