Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice
Theologian Stanley Hauerwas’ ‘dysfunctional’ life
July 4, 2018
One of the 'most influential Christian thinkers in the English speaking world' in discussion with Pat Coyle
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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
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Lent, the bible and the housing crisis
February 12, 2018
Kevin Hargaden, social justice theologian with the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice has written a lenten retreat with a difference, in order to make a difference
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Getting under the skin of racism in Ireland
February 12, 2018
KEVIN HARGADEN :: We Irish have no right to imagine that racism is a problem just for other countries, particularly given the way we treat the Travelling Community
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“Declare a housing emergency,” says McVerry
November 29, 2017
Peter McVerry SJ has called on the Taoiseach to declare a housing emergency. He says: "We are beyond crisis"
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Jesuit centres urges government to act on climate change
November 6, 2017
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice has welcomed strong calls from the Citizens’ Assembly for the government to tackle climate change
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Government homelessness plan doomed to fail
October 17, 2017
The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice says that the government’s action plan for housing and homelessness is incapable of meeting the challenge of Ireland’s housing crisis
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Climate change is a justice issue
September 27, 2017
The JCFJ have put their focus on justice for the poor in their submission to Citizens' Assembly which convenes in Dublin this weekend to discuss climate change
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Special Olympics – a different way to win
May 5, 2017
Fundraising for the Special Olympics is in full swing this week and JCJF social justice theologian Kevin Hargaden says it's an antidote to the capitalist mentality
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You can ‘beat the real thing’
April 10, 2017
KEVIN HARGADEN: : A close look at the recent controversial cola ad featuring Kendall Jenner show us just how capitalism works cleverly to make us buy more.
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A life of kindness & dedication: Sean Ó Cearbhalláin S.J.
August 26, 2026 - Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin, S.J., remembered for a life of faith, teaching and service, died peacefully in Hong Kong on 23 August 2026.
Going with gratitude and blessing
August 21, 2026 - Friends and colleagues of the JCFJ gathered to bid Kevin Hargaden a fond goodbye. He marked the occasion with a final lecture.
Remembering a unique Jesuit/Protestant school
August 18, 2026 - Irish Jesuits visited Drogheda this summer to mark a significant event in the town's history involving St Oliver Plunkett and their Order.
The landscape that influenced C.S. Lewis
August 11, 2026 - In his August Messenger article, Kevin Hargaden explores the Irish landscape that moulded C. S. Lewis's soul and his writing.
Latest Podcasts
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
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Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026
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‘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