Padraig Swan
Sitting with St Ignatius
October 10, 2022
A sculpture depicting an 'approachable' figure of St Ignatius Loyola sitting on a bench was unveiled at Belvedere College SJ to mark the 500th anniversary of his 'conversion.'
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Belvedere/JRS Campaign for Ukraine
March 15, 2022
Belvedere College SJ is inviting support for the Belvedere/JRS Campaign for Ukraine, set up by the school.
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Many will benefit from Belvo fundraisers
December 13, 2021
Belvedere College students are fund-raising this Advent for the homeless, refugees, and St Vincent de Paul. They are also tree-planting here and in Africa.
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The one who sings
September 24, 2021
Frank Wafer SJ, Irish Jesuit missionary, died in Lusaka, Zambia on 17 September 2021. His friend Padraig Swan reflects on his life
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Wisdom of youth
July 5, 2021
Lorcan O'Brien, Belvedere College graduate 2021, gives a "lovely mature and rounded reflection on his time in the College"
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Jesuit education – A time for pondering
May 25, 2021
Brian Flannery, outgoing Delegate for Education of the Irish Jesuit Province, reels in the years as he discusses his long and varied career
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Ger Brennan – finding God in all things
May 11, 2021
The All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer speaks about the influence of Belvedere College on his life and his personal relationship with Christ
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Belvedere College launches podcast series
April 20, 2021
Barbara Fitzgerald, mother of three Belvedere students, speaks with Pádraig Swan on her experience of the Vision, Mission and Values (VMV) of the College
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Psalms for the spirit
March 10, 2021
Pádraig Swan, speaks about the power of the psalms and the Examen as he negotiates the challenges of parenting during a global pandemic
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Michael J Kelly SJ – The humble giant
January 26, 2021
PADRAIG SWAN :: Michael Kelly's gentleness, humility and simplicity stood out; he left an inspiring legacy
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