John W O’Malley SJ
Death of a great Jesuit and historian
September 12, 2022
Highly renowned church historian John W O’Malley SJ died in Baltimore, USA, on 11 September, aged 95.
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Studies on the Jesuits and the Arts
December 8, 2015
This winter's Studies is a special issue dedicated to the Jesuits and the arts, including essays relating to last year's commemorative exhibition in the National Gallery.
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The Jesuits and the arts
December 3, 2015
Irish Jesuits · John O’Malley SJ on Jesuits and the arts American Jesuit John W O’Malley SJ is a renowned historian and author. In this interview with Pat Coyle of...
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April 1, 2015
"The Society of Jesus was probably the most prolific patron of the arts in the Baroque era". This was the bold claim made by renowned historian John O'Malley SJ during...
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A Century of Working Notes
July 22, 2026 - As 'Working Notes' celebrates its 100th birthday, current editor Niall Leahy SJ says its core focus has not changed.
Sacred Space launches new summer retreat
July 22, 2026 - Sacred Space's new online retreat, Making Good Decisions, launches on 31 July, offering an Ignatian guide to prayerful discernment
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July 21, 2026 - Irish Jesuit Brendan McManus SJ joins 2,000+ priests urging Ireland to use its EU Presidency to press for a Gaza ceasefire.
‘The door to happiness opens outwards’
July 21, 2026 - Brendan McManus SJ recalls how Fr Frank Fahey shaped Irish Jesuit young adult formation through pilgrimage and hospitality.
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