Education

Liam Lawton in concert

November 17, 2009

The old favourites like ‘The Clouds’ Veil’, ‘I will be the Vine’, Alleluia and others were part of a beautiful evening of song, reflection, light and music with Fr Liam...

Back to the Eighties

November 17, 2009

This year’s Coláiste Iognáid (Jes) school show ran from 11-14 November. Titled ‘Back to the Eighties’, it was a colourful and vibrant reminder of the songs, outfits and allusions of...

Belvedere welcomes Sir Terry

November 10, 2009

Belvedere College afforded a great welcome to Sir Terry Wogan (Class of ’56) on his return to the school for the Union’s Annual Dinner on Friday November 6th. He was...

TEFL in Belvedere

November 10, 2009

AMDG Express is always looking out for growth points in the ministries we cover. Occasionally good works are rewarded with publicity, recognition, and even medals and awards. That is not...

Medal for Micheál

November 3, 2009

Archbishop Michael Neary, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, awarded the prestigious Pro Eccelesia et Pontifice Medal to An t-Athair Micheál Mac Gréil at a ceremony in the Episcopal Palace,...

Studies’ role in shaping modern Ireland

November 3, 2009

Studies, the long established Jesuit Journal, was the subject of an interesting discussion on Andy O’Mahony’s Off the Shelf programme on RTE Radio 1 , Sat 31 Oct ’09. The panel,...

JESUITICA: Jesuits in New Zealand

November 3, 2009

There is no Jesuit house in New Zealand, though there have been false starts. There was a short-lived Jesuit mission in Invercargill, and Jesuits taught philosophy in the Christchurch seminary. Wicklow-born...

Kairos retreat at third level

October 27, 2009

For the first time ever, Colaiste Iognaid (The ‘Jes’) ran a Kairos retreat in Esker Monastery, Athenry, for 22 mainly ex-Jes students who had graduated and were in university. They...

A flanker who sings bass

October 27, 2009

Gonzaga alumnus Kevin McLaughlin (in blue in the photo) was voted Leinster Rugby’s Player of the month (September). After captaining Gonzaga’s Junior and Senior cup teams, he is now playing...

South Africa Project

October 20, 2009

This summer eighty Slí Eile Volunteers went to South Africa to work on two projects – the building of a three-classroom school block for Ntabeni, JSS, Hillside, and the building...

The Pope and the President

April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.

‘A privilege to be part of it’

April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.

An attitude of gratitude

April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.

April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth

April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.