Michael Kirwan SJ
A festival of theology
April 25, 2022
A line-up of major international theologians will mark the 10th anniversary of the Loyola Institute TCD.
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Online theology for seekers
January 21, 2022
The 2022 'Faith Seeking Understanding' online theology lecture series at the Loyola Institute, TCD, starts on Wednesday 2 February.
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Theology, philosophy and literature in conversation
July 6, 2021
Professor David Jasper gave a keynote speech on John Henry Newman at the Power of the Word international conference from 28 June to 2 July
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Shakespeare and the Jesuits: “no collusion”?
June 19, 2021
'What are the resonances between Shakespearean political theology and Jesuit political thought and practice?' Dr Michael Kirwan SJ presents a potential answer
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Know what you’re talking about
January 7, 2021
A four-week online introduction to theology will be given by the Loyola Institute Trinity College Dublin, starting on Wednesday 27 January. It's open to all.
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King Lear, populism and the coronavirus
June 10, 2020
Michael Kirwan SJ explores the rise of the 'new fascism' against the backdrop of anti-racist protests and the Covid-19 pandemic
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Religious Literacy: Challenges for today
January 20, 2020
The increasing estrangement of western societies from Christian belief and practice was theme of a recent event in the Loyola Institute TCD
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Ireland from one pope to another
June 12, 2019
The dramatic changes in Catholic Ireland between the visits of Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis set the theme for the summer issue of 'Studies'
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The joy and urgency of Jesuit wisdom
March 12, 2019
Michael Kirwan SJ identifies a way for Jesuit schools to respond optimistically and creatively to the darker tones of contemporary culture
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Doing theology in dangerous times
June 27, 2018
The Summer issue of Studies leads with a challenging analysis of the political and cultural upheavals which are afflicting the world at present
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Climate workshop in Milltown
March 22, 2023 - The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice ran a climate workshop in Milltown to explain the science behind climate change and to encourage people to address it in their lives.
The ‘beautiful’ shepherd
March 22, 2023 - Aidan Mathews' Lenten retreat focuses on the parable of the Good Shepherd, with an interesting commentary on the appropriateness of the translation of the word 'good'
Pope Francis: The ‘zig-zag Pope’
March 22, 2023 - Gerry Whelan SJ, Director of the Department of Fundamental Theology in the Gregorian University in Rome assesses the last ten years of Pope Francis' papacy.
‘Reimagining Religion’
March 22, 2023 - Jim Maher SJ's book @Reimagining Religion' addresses a fundamental spiritual malaise that expresses itself through injustice, wars, xenophobia, narcissism, exclusion, and other dehumanising behaviours.
Latest Podcasts
Pope Francis: The ‘zig-zag Pope’
March 22, 2023
‘A heart larger than the world’
March 20, 2023
Final thoughts
February 27, 2023
Words matter
February 7, 2023
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For victims of abuse
March 6, 2023
Pope Video: For parishes
February 7, 2023
Pope Video: For educators
January 11, 2023
Pope Video: For volunteer organisations
December 5, 2022
Latest Books
Rediscovering Saint Patrick
March 6, 2023
Living with Ignatius
February 28, 2023
‘Stations of the Cross’ book for Lent
February 21, 2023
Dancing with loneliness
February 14, 2023
