Press releases

Jesuit ‘Studies’ on ‘How to reform Ireland’

May 16, 2012

"Deference and obsequiousness are the basic Irish flaws" writes Eoin O’Malley in his article More Conflict Please: Reforming the Irish Political System’. It’s one of a series of hard hitting...

Leading Jesuit calls for a Third Vatican Council

May 16, 2012

The Irish Catholic Church urgently needs a National Assembly to address the crisis in which it is embroiled. And since the crisis has implications for the Church world-wide, a ‘Third...

Fr Browne’s Titanic Album launch in Cobh Heritage Centre

May 16, 2012

“The best Titanic photos in the world”, and taken by an Irishman, feature in a newly published edition of Fr Brown’s Titanic Album: The largest extant collection of photos taken...

Studies examines Catholicism after reports

May 16, 2012

Ian Elliot, CEO of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church, is the guest speaker at the launch of a special edition of the Jesuit journal Studies...

Jesuit author debunks myths around God and suffering

May 16, 2012

Australian Jesuit and internationally known author and film critic Richard Leonard, debunks many of the myths people believe about the role of God in human suffering, in his latest book...

“Joyce Jealous of Cardinal Newman”, says Jesuit Author

May 16, 2012

Cardinal Newman, who will be beatified by Pope Benedict in September, is the subject of a lecture by well-known author Michael Paul Gallagher SJ, in Gardiner St Church, Wed 1...

Jesuit’s new book on Democracy and public happiness

May 16, 2012

Democracy and Public Happiness is the name and theme of a new book by Edmond Grace SJ, launched by Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan on Thursday,...

Taoiseach prays to Jesuit priest

May 16, 2012

Outgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern concluded his final Dáil session with a quote from the renowned saintly Jesuit, Fr John Sullivan. Mr Ahern urged that life be taken “in instalments” and...

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.