Irish Prison Service

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Reduce prison numbers, end punitive regime

November 24, 2020

The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice has been responding to a European report critical of the handling of mentally ill prisoners in Irish prisons

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McVerry calls for protection of prisoners and staff

April 2, 2020

Peter McVerry and the JCFJ have called for the release of a further 800 prisoners in the light of the Covid-19 crisis

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Pope Francis and prisoner amnesty

August 21, 2018

Eoin Carroll of JCFJ sees the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland as an opportunity to give amnesty to prisoners while referring to action taken at the last papal visit...

Jesuit centre says ‘chronic problems in prisons’

June 25, 2018

The Jesuit Centre for faith and justice responds to the launch of the Irish Prison Service’s Annual Report

‘A privilege to be part of it’

April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.

An attitude of gratitude

April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.

April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth

April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.

Faithful Justice Today: A Jesuit Commemoration

April 1, 2026 - The spring 2026 issue of Studies commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Jesuits formally committing the Society to 'a faith that does justice'.