Caravaggio

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Caravaggio still a firm favourite

November 20, 2018

The National Gallery of Ireland held a series of events marking the 25th anniversary of the loan of the Caravaggio by the Jesuits

Rediscovering a Caravaggio masterpiece

March 12, 2015

The National Gallery’s Assistant Director came one day to meet Noel Barber SJ. He had astonishing news for him. That painting from the community dining room – it was an...

Jesuits and the Baroque

February 24, 2015

As part of the bi-centenary celebrations of the restoration of the Jesuits in 1814, the National Gallery will host a three-month exhibition of Baroque art relating to the counter-Reformation. A...

Why not women deacons?

December 10, 2025 - Dr Phyllis Zagano is a specialist on the diaconate. Her interviews with Pat Coyle are republished here in the light of the Vatican's recent announcement.

Praying through Advent and Christmas

December 10, 2025 - Scripture scholar Kieran O'Mahony's book, from Messenger Publications, is a comprehensive guide to the liturgical readings for Advent and Christmas.

December Messenger: ‘Enjoy the waiting!’

December 10, 2025 - December Messenger: Fond memories of childhood Christmases, season of solidarity, and lessons from Henri Nouwen.

Accompanying with presence and compassion

December 9, 2025 - JRS Ireland welcomed detention visitors and colleagues from Europe for the first ever 'Detention Visitors Support Group' to be hosted in Ireland.