Jesuit Refugee Service
A safe space for asylum seekers
September 13, 2017
There's been a very positive response from asylum seekers to Seomra Fáilte, a multi-purpose resource centre where they can adapt to their new surroundings
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JCFJ’s formal collaboration with Dublin City University
October 22, 2026 - The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice and Dublin City University have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration in research and public engagement regarding social justice in North Dublin.
Planning for the future: Jesuit Provincials in Dublin
October 21, 2026 - The 39th General Assembly of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP) was held in Dublin to launch a two-year Apostolic Planning process.
‘Studies’ makes an impact
October 21, 2026 - The autumn Studies, a special relating to the future of education in Ireland, has received some good media attention in recent weeks.
What we really need to know about Palestine/Israel
October 21, 2026 - David Neuhaus SJ was the guest speaker at a Zoom hub meeting of Jesuits, colleagues and friends, to launch his latest book, 'Conquest or Leven: Reflections of a Catholic Priest in Palestine/Israel.'
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