Barney McGuckian SJ

‘A schoolman all his Jesuit life’

September 14, 2016

Micheal Sheil SJ celebrates 60th years a Jesuit this year. Over half of that time was spent in Clongowes College SJ where staff and students paid him a surprise tribute.

Jesuits assist at Youth 2000 retreat

January 13, 2016

Nine Jesuits attended the Youth 2000 Christmas retreat with 700 young adults in Newbridge, Co.Kildare. They hope to attend further Youth 2000 retreats and events in the year ahead.

‘Going home on wings!’

July 1, 2015

On Saturday June 27th, The Sacred Heart Messenger staff and writers welcomed over 120 readers and promoters of the Messenger to the Radisson Blu hotel in Athlone.

Jesuit leaders address global challenges

May 8, 2026 - Irish Jesuit Provincial Fr. Shane Daly SJ was in attendance the the 38th General Assembly of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials

Bishops raise “serious concerns” over Act

May 6, 2026 - Bishop Alan McGukian SJ raises "serious concerns" over Ireland’s new International Protection Act 2026

Pray with the Pope: That everyone have food

May 5, 2026 - The Pope Video: "That everyone might have food." A moral call to action on hunger in a world of abundance.

“One of the most dangerous places”

May 5, 2026 - Ravaged by conflict, poverty, and danger. Irish Jesuits International unites efforts for change at the Forum for Irish Missionaries in South Sudan event.