Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
A truly magisterial Jesuit: Laszlo Orsy RIP
May 1, 2025
Ladislas Orsy SJ, distinguished theologian, canon lawyer and friend of the Irish Jesuits, died on 3 April. He was 103 years old.
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The Synod: Obstacles and opportunities
October 15, 2024
Despite many obstacles, theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ is hopeful regarding the outcomes for change from the third and final Synodal process in Rome.
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March Messenger: Tough questions, strong answers
March 5, 2024
The March Messenger features the feast days of St Patrick and St Joseph and articles on Lent, including a reflective walk through Holy Week.
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Pope Francis and women’s ordination
April 20, 2023
Irish Jesuit theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ outlines and critiques the theology underpinning Pope Francis' position on the ordination of women in the Catholic Church.
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Re-imagining the Church
April 25, 2022
Gerry O'Hanlon SJ is hopeful that the synodal process will bring about real change in the church.
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The Taliban within
September 28, 2021
GERRY O'HANLON SJ :: It seems as if the Church, while seeing that something is amiss with respect to the status of women, lacks urgency in addressing it
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Misogyny and the Mother and Baby homes
January 26, 2021
Jesuit theologian Dr Gerry O'Hanlon believes there are important lessons to be learnt from the recent Mother and Baby Homes report
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Offering hope in dark times
December 21, 2020
Reform in the Catholic Church is the theme of Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ's latest article. There are difficulties to be faced but he is still hopeful
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A matter of life and death
December 1, 2020
Gerry O'Hanlon SJ responds to the call by Gino Kenny TD for a respectful debate about assisted dying, proposing a wider frame for understanding suffering and dignity
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The challenges of ‘Fratelli Tutti’
October 22, 2020
Irish Jesuit theologian Gerry O'Hanlon discusses the significance of Pope Francis' latest encyclical in which the Pope gives his unique take on 'the signs of the times'
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Huge attendance at Fr John Sullivan SJ Mass
May 16, 2025 - Over 1.000 people from Ireland and abroad attended the Blessed John Sullvivan SJ Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday in Clongowes Wood College.
At your service: Crescent College fundraiser
May 13, 2025 - Student-led hospitality event in support of Milford Hospice showcases the spirit of Jesuit education in action.
God and Politics in the new millennium
May 13, 2025 - The Loyola Institute TCD, will host an open evening on Monday 12 May 2025, 6.30 -8.00 pm, and an open day on Saturday 24 May 11am - 2.30pm.
A successful Sacred Space retreat
May 13, 2025 - Ciara Ó Catháin of Sacred Space reflects on this years online Lent Retreat. "We were called to pray for hope every day"
Latest Podcasts
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ papacy
May 1, 2025
Faith gives hope
April 8, 2025
Who is a good local?
March 25, 2025
Taking a second look
March 18, 2025
Latest Videos
Thank you, Francis
April 28, 2025
The Pope Video: For the use of new technologies
April 1, 2025
The Pope Video: For families in crisis
March 4, 2025
Pope Video: For Vocations to the Priesthood
February 6, 2025
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023