Pat Coyle
‘Creeping infallibility’ and women’s ordination
May 5, 2023
What really lies behind the Catholic Church's refusal to allow women become priests? Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ shares his thoughts.
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Ordaining women deacons
April 20, 2023
Thirty-six Popes were ordained as deacons but never as priests. Just one of the fascinating facts from Dr Phyllis Zagano, expert on the diaconate.
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Not less than everything
April 4, 2023
It's the 1960s and Fr General Pedro Arrupe SJ is faced with implementing the revolutionary changes in the church as envisioned by Vatican II. Brian Grogan tells the story.
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A transformative experience
March 30, 2023
Deirdre Soffe and Seamus Crimmins (see photo with Ursula Halligan in centre) recently completed the M.Phil in theology at the Loyola Institute TCD. They share their experience.
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Final thoughts
February 27, 2023
Jesuit theologian Jim Corkery assesses the late Pope Benedict's 'conservatism' regarding the role of women in the Church and other controversial issues.
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Words matter
February 7, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ discusses the legacy of Pope Benedict XV1 in regard to his controversial reform of English in the liturgy.
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Fifty-eight most powerful words
January 20, 2023
"The fifty-eight most powerful words in the world." is how Richard Leonard SJ describes the Lord's Prayer, in his latest book The Law of Love.
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Pope Benedict and the abuse scandals
January 19, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ assesses the legacy of the late Pope Benedict XV1 in terms of his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church.
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Benedict XVI’s theological legacy
January 10, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ's assesses the theological legacy of the recently deceased Pope Benedict XVI. in this interview with Pat Coyle.
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When will it all end?
December 20, 2022
In this end of year interview, Peter McVerry SJ relates some shocking statistics concerning the housing crisis in Ireland – numbers that do not appear on the official government register.
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Sacred Space Advent and Christmas 2026
October 29, 2026 - Sacred Space Advent and Christmas 2026: A practical guide to daily prayer and reflection during the weeks leading up to Christmas and throughout the Christmas season.
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.
Latest Podcasts
The Vatican and the Women Deacons
October 9, 2026
Living water: “Join the force”
September 18, 2026
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For mental health ministry
October 1, 2026
Walking with a seeker
September 23, 2026
Pope Video: For the care of water
September 3, 2026
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
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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