Irish Jesuit Communications

Reflections on a philosophical giant

June 4, 2026

Dr Dermot Roantree discusses some of the main themes in the thought of Jürgen Habermas, the German philosopher who died recently.

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Not for the faint-hearted!

June 3, 2026

An appeal for refugees in a Jesuit church in Beirut, and tackling the negative stereotyping of asylum seekers - stories from Jesuit colleagues in media training in the Curia.

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Warmly welcomed in Warsaw

June 3, 2026

A warm welcome was extended by Polish Jesuits and colleagues to attendees of the annual meeting of Jesuit communications workers across Europe.

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Jesuits publish latest Safeguarding Report

April 1, 2026

Updated child sexual abuse allegations, and details of the Jesuit Safeguarding Office's diverse activities, feature in their just-published annual report.

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‘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.

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Something different this Lent

February 27, 2026

Aidan Mathews' Lenten retreat - 'unique and provocative' - is on offer again for those who are willing to be discomfited.

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‘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'.

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Why not women deacons?

December 10, 2025

Dr Phyllis Zagano is a specialist on the diaconate. Her interviews with Pat Coyle are republished here in the light of the Vatican's recent announcement.

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‘A divine calling – a lifelong battle’

December 4, 2025

Author Soline Humbert tells the story of the power and pain of her vocation to the Catholic priesthood.

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Recognising the good and the bad spirit

December 1, 2025

Irish Jesuits · Knowing God's will for me In this second part of her interview with American Jesuit theologian Bart Geger, Pat Coyle explores with him the ‘discernment of spirits’....

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