Refugees
JRS Report: “Unprecedented displacement” in 2017
September 12, 2018
In 2017 the Jesuit Refugee Service served more than 630,000 people throughout the 52 countries in which they operate, according to their 2017 Annual Report
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Palestinian refugee – ‘the light in the dark tunnel’
July 16, 2018
Iman Matawi spoke with Pat Coyle about her struggle, the recent JRS report and the bill to ban Israeli goods from occupied Palestinian territories
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Irish Jesuit in South Sudan
May 23, 2018
Tony O'Riordan SJ reports on his work and cross-cultural learning as leader of the Jesuit Refugee Service team in Maban, South Sudan
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Would you help a refugee?
February 7, 2018
Students of Crescent College SJ won first prize at the BT Young Scientist awards for their study into bias for or against refugees and migrants in moral decision making
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Funeral Mass of Peter Sutherland
January 11, 2018
Noel Barber SJ was a close of friend of Peter Sutherland and his family. He spoke warmly of him in his homily at the funeral Mass of the loyal Gonzaga...
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Refugees real teachers of leadership skills
September 13, 2017
Joe Greenan, Human Resources Director of the Irish Jesuit Province, learnt some hard lessons about leadership on a recent visit to a refugee camp in Lebanon
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The beatitudes – more than ever!
February 3, 2017
After Obama's election eight years ago, Donal Godfrey SJ, an Irish Jesuit living in Chicago, wrote a reflection of hope for this website. His homily last Sunday was very different
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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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Easter eggs for refugee families
April 13, 2016
This Easter JRS Ireland provided Easter eggs, arts and craft activities, day trips, and inter-cultural events for refugee families living in Direct Provision.
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Has the Irish development model run its course?
January 16, 2025 - The main theme of the winter 2024 issue of Studies is the negative social consequences of the Irish development model of heavy reliance on Foreign Direct Investment.
Remembering Gaza in Manresa
January 14, 2025 - In a 'pilgrimage of hope' people travelled to Manresa in sub-zero temperatures, to show their solidarity with the suffering children of Gaza.
January Messenger: A Year of Hope
January 14, 2025 - A year of Hope, why pray for the dead? and choosing a word for the year, just some of the themes in this month’s January Messenger.
‘Do You Believe This?’
January 10, 2025 - Tom Layden SJ,Province Co-Ordinator for Ecumenism, is urging Jesuits and friends to take part in Christian Unity Week, 18 -25 January, 2025.
Latest Podcasts
The homeless are not forgotten
December 19, 2024
Hope and fear in Syria
December 9, 2024
Her bags are packed
December 9, 2024
Hope and hanging in there
December 9, 2024
Latest Videos
The Pope Video: For the right to an education
January 7, 2025
The Pope Video: For pilgrims of hope
December 12, 2024
The Pope Video: For those who have lost a child
November 5, 2024
Care, consult and be co-responsible
October 2, 2024
Latest Books
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023
Messenger book: ‘Shaping the Assembly’
June 13, 2023
