Alan McGuckian SJ
‘A circle of warmth’
March 6, 2025
Some special stories unfolded when Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ and John O'Connor together returned to their native home in the Glens of Antrim.
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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
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God and Politics in the new millennium
May 13, 2025 - The Loyola Institute TCD, will host an open evening on Monday 12 May 2025, 6.30 -8.00 pm, and an open day on Saturday 24 May 11am - 2.30pm.
Lenten reflections
May 13, 2025 - Ciara Ó Catháin, of Sacred Space reflects on this years online Lent Retreat. "We were called to pray for hope every day"
In Memory of an Unlikely Pope
May 12, 2025 - Kevin Hargaden: My life has been utterly shaped by Francis’ papacy – for the better.
The medical maelstrom: facing fears
May 10, 2025 - Irish Jesuit Brendan McManus SJ spent time in hospital recently. It was a challenging time where he had to 'dig deep' and struggle to pray.
Latest Podcasts
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ papacy
May 1, 2025
Faith gives hope
April 8, 2025
Who is a good local?
March 25, 2025
Taking a second look
March 18, 2025
Latest Videos
Thank you, Francis
April 28, 2025
The Pope Video: For the use of new technologies
April 1, 2025
The Pope Video: For families in crisis
March 4, 2025
Pope Video: For Vocations to the Priesthood
February 6, 2025
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023