Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Gerry O'Hanlon SJ reviews Pope Leo's first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', which addresses the ethical and social challenges posed by AI.
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Studies: ‘The Suffering of Innocents in War and Beyond’
June 2, 2026
The summer issue of Studies responds to the current state of global affairs, in which, as Pope Leo put it, "war is back in vogue and a zeal for war...
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Lessons to be learnt
November 6, 2025
Gerry O'Hanlon shares his views on what lessons need to be learnt from the recent pre-synodal meeting of over 200 people in Kilkenny,
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Reasons to pray for our dead
October 30, 2025
All Souls Day, and the month of November, is traditionally a time to pray for our dead. Theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ suggests why we should.
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‘A Divine Calling’
October 15, 2025
Gerry O'Hanlon SJ spoke at the launch of 'A Divine Calling: One Woman's Lifelong Battle for Equality in the Catholic Church' by Soline Humbert.
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Ecumenical conversations at Oxford university
June 18, 2025
Theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ speaks about the ecumenical seminar at Oxford University on 'Anglican and Catholic Synodality'.
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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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The Role of the Body in Christian Spirituality
June 17, 2026 - A number of Jesuits presented at a major international symposium in Dublin organised by SpIRE and the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality.
Sacred Heart Novena touched human hearts
June 16, 2026 - This year's novena to the Sacred Heart in Gardiner St Church and The Messenger magazine drew people close to the heart of Jesus in various ways.
Vacancy for Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator
June 16, 2026 - The Belfast Jesuit Centre is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator for a 9-month Fixed-Term Contract role, based within the Jesuit Centre.
‘Pity the Nation’
June 15, 2026 - As violence continues across Lebanon, Jesuits and partners have reshaped their relief efforts to assist the displaced and vulnerable.
Latest Podcasts
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Philosophical reflections
June 4, 2026
GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
June 3, 2026
Fascinating facts from our past
May 20, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
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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