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Prophetic boldness needed in refugee crisis

May 17, 2017

Jesuit educators were urged to action at a recent seminar for refugees at the Emmaus Centre in Swords, Dublin

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A light of hope in Aleppo

December 20, 2016

The Jesuits in Aleppo are bringing food and comfort to the people who are still suffering dreadfully

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Serving need not creed

June 8, 2016

Michael Zammit SJ recently met the Jesuit Refugee staff who cook meals for eight thousand people every day, in Aleppo, Syria.

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Refugees: Ireland must do more

May 25, 2016

The May 2016 issue of Working Notes laments the response right across Europe, including in Ireland, to the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time.

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JRS maintains pressure on new Government

May 24, 2016

The Jesuit Refugee Service draws further attention to government's failure to implement recommendations for caring for refugees. President Michael D. Higgins has also expressed concern over this negligence.

‘Make Ireland safe haven for migrants’ says JRS

December 7, 2015

JRS Ireland has called on the Irish Government to intensify efforts to bring 4,000 persons in need of protection to Ireland and make the country a safe haven for migrants.

Jesuit response to refugee crisis

September 14, 2015

Across Europe and in Ireland the Jesuit Refugee Service is working, through advocacy, accompaniment and humanitarian aid, to address the current refugee crisis.

Pass the bill, urges JRS

June 30, 2015

JRS Ireland has called on the Irish Government to honour the promise of fundamental reform of the asylum seeking process.

Still Living in Limbo

June 24, 2015

As hundreds of asylum seekers granted status remain living in limbo this World Refugee Day, JRS calls for funding and support to help them transition to life outside Direct Provision.

Doing all one can

May 20, 2015

Fr Bernard Arputhasamy SJ, who is getting medical treatment in Ireland at present, is the director of the Jesuit Refugee Service in Jordan. The work is never-ending, and one has...

Give a real Christmas gift

December 1, 2025 - Train a teacher, buy a goat or a beehive for your loved one this Christmas. All gifts available from Irish Jesuits International now.

Scholar explores early Jesuit media in Ireland

November 26, 2025 - Dr Declan O'Keeffe recently graduated with a PhD from TU Dublin for his work on 19th and early 20th century Jesuit publications in Ireland.

Jesuits in action at COP 30

November 25, 2025 - The presence of the Jesuits was hopeful, the outcome was not. Niall Leahy SJ's summary of COP 30 and its final consensus agreement.