Richard O’Dwyer SJ
Remembering the dead in prayer
November 23, 2021
The Annual Mass for the dead of Gardiner St parish offered peace and consolation to all of those who had lost a loved one during the pandemic.
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Rumbek’s distress
November 14, 2014
Richard O’Dwyer SJ, Director of MAJIS (Multi-educational and Agricultural Jesuit Institute of South Sudan), sent IJN a sad report in October: “I am attaching some recent reflections on South Sudan....
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Mary’s story
August 29, 2014
Before Richard O’Dwyer SJ melts back into Africa, he gives us a taste of his life there: “As I write, I am about to head back to South Sudan on...
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A new year and a new nation is born
January 25, 2011
After a break in Ireland, Richard O’Dwyer SJ was back in Lobone, Southern Sudan, in good time for the crucial referendum about the country’s future. The development goes far beyond...
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JRS Ireland calls for dignity in refugee protection at the UN
October 20, 2026 - Eugene Quinn of the JRS calls for dignity and humanity in refugee protection at a UNHCR event in Geneva.
Halloween: death, rebirth and renewal
October 20, 2026 - RNN Archives: The deeper meaning of Halloween and its links to Christian faith, remembrance of the dead, and the hope of resurrection.
Messenger Publications: Autumn collection 2026
October 19, 2026 - Messenger Publications, the publishing house of the Irish Jesuits, has just released their latest collection of books for autumn 2026.
Jesuit Fr Willie Doyle cause reaches historic milestone
October 19, 2026 - The diocesan phase of Jesuit chaplain Fr Willie Doyle’s cause for canonisation was formally closed in Mullingar, marking a historic milestone.
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
August 5, 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