General Congregation
A man of ‘creative fidelity’
December 1, 2016
Fr Peter Hans Kolvenbach SJ will be remembered for his firm but creative leadership that saw the Jesuit Order through a difficult period in its recent history, says Gerry O'Hanlon
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New Jesuit leader ‘a man of vision’
October 14, 2016
The new leader of the Jesuits worldwide is "Decisive, visionary and has a great sense of humour". So says Gerry Whelan SJ
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Jesuits elect non-European leader for first time
October 14, 2016
The 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus has elected Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, of the Venezuelan Province, as Superior General
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The role of the Trinity in Jesuit deliberation
October 10, 2016
"How do we Jesuits find our unity, being so different in many ways? I would say by talking". Interview with John Dardis SJ in Rome
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GC36 puts ‘out into the deep’
September 28, 2016
In this video, Jim Corkery SJ explains the workings of a General Congregation as the 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus convenes in Rome on 2 October.
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September Messenger: Season of creation
September 23, 2026 - The September issue commemorates Knock Basilica’s 50th anniversary and features Fr Ante Gabrić, Fulton Sheen, St Francis, creation, water, AI, ecology and retreats.
A Saint for our times
September 22, 2026 - An appreciation of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, on the 800th anniversary of his death, is our feature article from September's 'Messenger.
‘Reminders of Africa’
September 22, 2026 - Colm Brophy's latest paintings with an African theme are on show in Framexperts Framing and the Gallery, in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
Requiem Mass for Fr Seán – 70 years a Jesuit
September 21, 2026 - Seán Ó Cearbhalláin SJ "showed early signs of his future vocation growing up in the Bogside," mourners in his native Derry were told.
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Healing for the soul
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Messenger autumn catalogue
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