Irish Jesuits

Fr Adolfo Nicolás RIP

May 20, 2020

"A wise, humble and free man" - Fr Adolfo Nicolás, former Superior General of the Jesuits, died today

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An Easter message

April 8, 2020

Leonard Moloney speaks of pain, hope and 'building the universe' in a video message to Jesuits, colleagues, and friends

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Putting the priestly ministry first: James Kelly SJ

December 16, 2019

Fr James Kelly SJ was a good scholar, priest and Jesuit – who for the best reason did not wish to be eulogised at his funeral

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Reflecting on Jesuit times past

November 20, 2019

After reading through the 'Irish Jesuit Annual Letters' published recently, Bill Toner SJ reflects on the shape of Jesuit life in 17th century Ireland

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Jesuit Letters book launched

September 24, 2019

The Irish Jesuit Annual Letters, 1604-1674, edited by Vera Moynes, was launched on 13 September by the publishers, The Irish Manuscripts Commission

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Remembering Colm Lavelle, Jesuit and artist

September 24, 2019

Colm Lavelle SJ, who died aged 87, had a contemplative sense that showed in his art and his work as teacher

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Priestly vocation? Your questions answered

May 15, 2019

A new website has been launched by the Vocations Committee of the Irish Jesuit province to help young men discern a vocation to the priesthood

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Richard Devane SJ: Keeping the faith

May 15, 2019

Martin Walsh's biography of Irish Jesuit Richard Devane provides insight into the extraordinary climate of Irish Catholicism in the decades after the foundation of the state

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Gerard Keane SJ – down to earth and deeply loved

December 5, 2018

Fr Gerard Keane SJ, who died in Singapore on 27 November, was the last of the Irish Jesuits who served in the Region of Malaysia-Singapore

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Kieran Barry-Ryan SJ: a gifted marriage counsellor

November 20, 2018

The Irish Jesuit died peacefully in Dublin on Saturday, 17 November aged 89 years

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