Press releases

‘The Recession and God’-Jesuit’s new book

June 5, 2012

“The current economic crisis is of such scale that it calls for a real revolution in our society’s priorities, policies and structures”, says theologian, Gerry O’Hanlon SJ, in The Recession...

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‘Voices of Hope’ in Coláiste Iognaid

June 5, 2012

Michael D Higgins, Padraig Lenihan and Padraig O Ceidigh, will be guest speakers at an evening of prayer, reflection and music in these recessionary times, entitled “Glortha Dochais- Voices of...

Jesuits’ retreat for Ireland’s doctors

June 5, 2012

A retreat specially designed for doctors will take place at Manresa Jesuit Centre for Spirituality,Clontarf, Dublin 3. The weekend follows on from previous successful retreats in Manresa for other professional...

Jesuit’s challenging book on forgiveness

June 5, 2012

Myths about forgiving add to the burden of suffering for victims, says, Brian Lennon SJ, in his new book, So You Can’t Forgive …? Moving Towards Freedom, launched by psychologist...

Jesuits launch unique education project in Ballymun

June 5, 2012

The Irish Jesuit Province and Dublin City University (DCU) have this Autumn 2006, launched a unique project to enable greater numbers of Ballymun residents enter 3rd level education.

Priests and poets scrutinised in ‘Studies’

May 22, 2012

‘Clergy, writers and intellectuals’ is the theme of the latest edition of the Jesuit periodical Studies, just published this summer 2010. There are articles on Ian Paisley, Vatican II, and...

Jesuit calls for new economic model

May 22, 2012

Jesuit theologian Gerry O’Hanlon SJ and policy analyst Nat O’ Connor from the independent think-tank TASC will jointly address a seminar on developing a new economic model for Irish society,...

Jesuit answers questions on ‘life after death’ in new book

May 22, 2012

Is there a hell? Where has limbo gone? What will heaven be like? Will I ever meet my dead loved ones again? Do people face judgement when they die? Just...

Jesuit Journal Asks How to Make Ireland a Caring Society

May 22, 2012

“Caring is costly, empathy is cheap”, claims Fergus O’Donoghue, in his editorial in the spring edition of the Jesuit Journal Studies, ‘Making Ireland a Caring Society’. “Empathy abounds on our...

‘Spirituality Serving Survivors of Trauma’

May 16, 2012

A groundbreaking International conference to be held in Belfast from March 9-13. Trauma and Spirituality: An International Dialogue, will bring together health professionals and faith leaders from all faiths...

Political kitsch and cultural Christianity

May 1, 2026 - JCFJ social justice theologian Dr Kevin Hargaden responds to Donald Trump's recent attack on Pope Leo for his remarks on war and peace.

Justice and hope in dark times

May 1, 2026 - The role of civil society and faith-based organisations in working together was the focus of Dr Kevin Hargaden at the AMRI Justice Conference.

Human dignity and radical resistance

May 1, 2026 - "Palestinian voices matter." Dr Yousef Aljamal, Palestinian journalist and the Gaza Coordinator for the Palestine Activism Program, speaking at the Belfast Jesuit Centre.

‘Faithful Justice’ issue of Studies launched

April 30, 2026 - The spring issue of Studies, marking the 50th anniversary of the Jesuits committing to 'a faith that does justice', was launched recently.