Michael O’Sullivan SJ
Tribute to a Latin American martyr
April 6, 2020
March 22 was the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Luis Espinal SJ in Bolivia. Michael O'Sullivan SJ recounts his life and spirituality
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Rutilio Grande, Jesuit and martyr
March 11, 2020
Pope Francis recently recognised the martyrdom of Fr Rutilio Grande García SJ, murdered in El Salvador in 1977. Michael O'Sullivan offers a short introduction to his life
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An open-eyed mysticism
December 2, 2019
"Being a Jesuit can be dangerous." So said Michael O’Sullivan, SJ in his paper to the American Academy of Religion on the thirtieth anniversary of the El Salvador martyrs
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Scientist alumna honoured at Crescent
November 20, 2019
Dr Caitriona Jackman was presented with the '2019 Roll of Honour' award at the Crescent College Past Pupils Union Dinner for her contribution to astronomy and astrophysics
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Spirituality studies conference in Rome
October 10, 2019
Societies of spirituality studies met recently in Rome for a conference on evolving methodologies in the discipline
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International Spirituality Conference
May 22, 2019
Jesuits and their partners in mission were among the presenters at the first ever conference on spirituality in the professions in Waterford
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Spirituality and the professions
April 10, 2019
Michael O'Sullivan SJ and Bernadette Flanagan are involved in the hosting of a unique international conference in Waterford
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Christianity and the oppression of women
March 8, 2019
To mark International Women's Day – an interview with Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ, author of 'How Catholic Theology Can Transform Male Violence against Women'
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Irish Jesuit honoured in the US
December 4, 2018
Dr Michael O'Sullivan SJ presided at a session of the American Academy of Religion. He was the first Irish Jesuit ever to do so
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The greatness of Oscar Romero
October 10, 2018
On 14 October, Pope Francis will canonise Blessed Oscar Romero, the Salvadoran archbishop who was martyred on 24 March 1980
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The Pope and the President
April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.
‘A privilege to be part of it’
April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.
An attitude of gratitude
April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.
April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth
April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
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The challenge of co-creating
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Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026
Latest Books
‘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