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Record response to JRS toy appeal

January 11, 2017

The 2016 JRS Ireland Christmas Toy Appeal was the most successful in the history of the Jesuit Refugee Service

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Kevin Barry revisited

November 17, 2016

Former IRA bomber Shane Paul O'Doherty found echoes of Kevin Barry's life in his own, and wrote a play about the 'Belvedere Boy'

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Jesuits back for The Ploughing

September 14, 2016

Jesuits and colleagues will again have a significant presence at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co.Offaly from September 20th-22nd.

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Belvedere College SJ commemorates 1916

May 11, 2016

RTÉ's Joe Duffy was one of many who took part in Belvedere College SJ's 'Strong hearts stir', a commemoration of the 1916 Rising, on 29 and 30 April.

JRS intercultural calendar 2016

December 21, 2015

The 2016 JRS Ireland Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar is now on sale. It is an important resource for teachers and anyone wishing to celebrate or raise awareness of diversity in...

The big sleep-out

December 21, 2015

Belvedere students are gearing up for their annual Sleep-Out and Fast to raise money to tackle homelessness. They'll be on Dublin's city centre streets from Tuesday 22 Dec until Christmas...

Parishioners and asylum seekers unite

November 26, 2015

Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) parishioners accompanied asylum seekers from Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland (JRS) to BITE 2015, an exciting Irish food and drink event at the RDS.

John Bowman launches Jesuit Chaplains photography exhibition

November 17, 2015

Posters designed by Kamil Slawinski SJ commemorate Jesuit chaplains involved in World War One, five of whom were connected with Belvedere College.

Belvedere students build apps

November 12, 2015

Belvedere College students Glenn Brannelly and Ralph Moran brought their own app to the Web Summit. 'Hurry App' is designed to improve the functionality of the Apple Watch.

Belvedere College marks Red T-Shirt Day for Refugees

October 22, 2015

Belvedere College held a special day of fundraising, called 'Red T-Shirt Day for Refugees' – inspired by the red shirt worn by the young Syrian boy washed up on a...

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.