Diaconate

podcasts

‘Not Christian, not Catholic.’

February 13, 2026

The Vatican's second commission on the diaconate recently published a letter revealing a 50/50 split on whether women could 'image Christ'.

podcasts

Throwing down the gauntlet

May 5, 2023

There are no women amongst the 47,000 permanent deacons in the Roman Catholic Church today. Professor Phyllis Zagano explains how this happened and how it can change.

videos

Praying for deacons

May 6, 2020

In the Pope Video for May, we pray that deacons may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church

News

Diaconate ordination – Joy for ‘local boy’

September 10, 2019

Friends and parishioners were among well-wishers at the ordination to the diaconate of Niall Leahy SJ in St Oliver Plunkett Church, County Louth

Kensy Joseph ordained deacon

November 26, 2017

Kensy Joseph SJ of the British Province was ordained to the diaconate on Saturday 11 November at Holy Name Church Manchester.

Ordination of Eddie Cosgrove SJ

May 12, 2017

Eddie Cosgrove SJ from Dromahair, Co. Leitrim will be ordained a priest on Sunday 14 May in Milltown Park Chapel at 2.30pm

‘Follow the money’

March 13, 2026 - As the USA's war with Iran continues, Dr Phyllis Zagano, friend of IJC, has turned her attention to a conflict which has the world on edge.

A fresh look at the ‘kingdom of heaven’

March 13, 2026 - Weeks three and four of Aidan Mathews, online Lenten retreat focus on Matthew’s gospel passages about the kingdom of heaven, comparing it both to a hidden treasure and a pearl […]

A feminist Saint Patrick?

March 13, 2026 - Soline Humbert reflects on what St Patrick’s humanity, openness and spiritual imagination might offer to the church today

‘Access all areas’ a third-level education model

March 11, 2026 - The Taoiseach officially opened a state-of-the-art building at the National College of Ireland. The college, founded by the Jesuits, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.