Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice
Inner city faith communities foster integration
October 30, 2025
New research by the JCFJ and ACET finds over fifty faith communities in north inner city Dublin are trusted first ports of call for new residents.
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Laudato Sí – a unique work
August 5, 2025
'Working Notes' marks the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis' Laudato Sí ( on the care of the earth) which 'is not finished' according to the editor.
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“How does your garden grow?”
May 26, 2025
Siobhán McNamara of the JCFJ attended an eco event which celebrated the biodiversity benefits of hedgerows
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Loving the place we are in
April 14, 2025
Siobhan McNamara of the JCFJ: How parishes can restore biodiversity on their grounds.
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Who is a good local?
March 25, 2025
Kevin Hargaden speaks with Pat Coyle about an upcoming lecture entitled 'Who is a good local?' which will be delivered by Rev Dr Hannah Malcolm
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Crisis as opportunity for Christians
March 19, 2025
JCFJ's Social Justice theologian of the Dr Kevin Hargaden reflects on how Christians can respond to the chaos the world is now facing.
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Searching for home this Christmas
December 12, 2024
As the old year ends and a new government is in the offing, Dr Kevin Hargaden has some thoughts on the housing crisis they should heed.
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Revisiting ‘Small Things Like These’
November 12, 2024
The film 'Small Things Like These' focuses on the institutionalisation of women in Ireland 40 years ago. Keith Adams says it is far from over..
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Confronting AMOCalypse
November 4, 2024
The weakening of a crucial component of the Earth’s climate system could mean catastrophe for Ireland according to Dr. Kevin Hargaden of the JCFJ
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A hundred thousand welcomes?
October 29, 2024
Dr. Kevin Hargaden of the JCFJ has written an article on the Irish bishops pastoral letter 'A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?'
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Merry Chickmas!
December 16, 2025 - Gonzaga College TY students teamed up with St Declan's and Irish Jesuits International to work on fundraising for Africa by selling ethical goods.
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.
Praying through Advent and Christmas
December 10, 2025 - Scripture scholar Kieran O'Mahony's book, from Messenger Publications, is a comprehensive guide to the liturgical readings for Advent and Christmas.
December Messenger: ‘Enjoy the waiting!’
December 10, 2025 - December Messenger: Fond memories of childhood Christmases, season of solidarity, and lessons from Henri Nouwen.
Latest Podcasts
Caesare Sposetti SJ: A faith that does Justice
December 15, 2025
‘A divine calling – a lifelong battle’
December 4, 2025
Recognising the good and the bad spirit
December 1, 2025
‘Born That Way’– The power of narrative
November 26, 2025
Latest Videos
Pope video: For Christians in areas of conflict
December 1, 2025
Pope Video: For the prevention of suicide
November 5, 2025
Pope Video: collaboration between religions
October 7, 2025
Spirituality for a time of epochal change
October 3, 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