Alan McGuckian SJ
Creeslough in mourning
October 10, 2022
Jesuit Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ has been with the people of Creeslough praying in solidarity with them at this time of pain and grief for the whole community.
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‘Prayer and fasting for Ukraine’ – Pope
February 28, 2022
Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ and the Irish Bishops' Conference join with Pope Francis in speaking out on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Vocation Story – Fr Alan McGuckian SJ
April 6, 2021
Fr Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe, explores his vocation from its somewhat reluctant beginning.
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The Breviary i nGaelige on Universalis
May 12, 2020
The prayer of the Church is now available in Irish on the popular prayer app and website Universalis.
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New challenges, new solutions
March 21, 2020
Irish Jesuit Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian, responds to Covid-19 crisis by having his daily Mass livestreamed on RTÉ
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Twenty years a-thriving
June 11, 2019
The Irish Jesuit Sacred Space online prayer website is one of the top most-visited prayer websites in the world, a new analytics survey reveals
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Brexit, backstop and integrity
October 16, 2018
Jesuit Bishop argues that the 'backstop' proposal is essential in any post-Brexit scenario
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Awaiting grace
August 4, 2017
Alan McGuckian SJ reflects on his ordination this Sunday when he becomes the first Irish Jesuit bishop in and for Ireland
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Interview with an Irish Jesuit bishop
June 14, 2017
Alan McGuckian SJ has been appointed as Bishop of Raphoe. Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications interviewed him last year in Belfast about his Jesuit life
Read moreIrish Jesuit new Bishop of Raphoe
June 9, 2017
Fr Alan McGuckian SJ has been named as the new Bishop of Raphoe by Pope Francis. Fellow Bishops have expressed warm congratulations
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Has the Irish development model run its course?
January 16, 2025 - The main theme of the winter 2024 issue of Studies is the negative social consequences of the Irish development model of heavy reliance on Foreign Direct Investment.
Remembering Gaza in Manresa
January 14, 2025 - In a 'pilgrimage of hope' people travelled to Manresa in sub-zero temperatures, to show their solidarity with the suffering children of Gaza.
January Messenger: A Year of Hope
January 14, 2025 - A year of Hope, why pray for the dead? and choosing a word for the year, just some of the themes in this month’s January Messenger.
‘Do You Believe This?’
January 10, 2025 - Tom Layden SJ,Province Co-Ordinator for Ecumenism, is urging Jesuits and friends to take part in Christian Unity Week, 18 -25 January, 2025.
Latest Podcasts
The homeless are not forgotten
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Hope and fear in Syria
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Her bags are packed
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Hope and hanging in there
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The Pope Video: For those who have lost a child
November 5, 2024
Care, consult and be co-responsible
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Latest Books
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023
Messenger book: ‘Shaping the Assembly’
June 13, 2023
