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James Smyth SJ RIP: Friend of the poor
September 6, 2023
Fr Jim Smyth SJ, died on 31 August. Aged 95 he had a remarkable life long involvement with those on the margins of inner city Dublin
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Mike Drennan SJ: His legacy lives on
April 26, 2023
Fr Mike Drennan SJ died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Cherryfield Lodge nursing home, Dublin on 19 April 2023.
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Death of a great Jesuit and historian
September 12, 2022
Highly renowned church historian John W O’Malley SJ died in Baltimore, USA, on 11 September, aged 95.
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Michael Bingham SJ – ‘a heart of gold’
January 24, 2022
The British Jesuit, who worked for reconciliation in Northern Ireland for over twenty years, died peacefully on 12 January aged 81.
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An tAthair Connla Ó Dúláine – ‘one of our own’
February 2, 2021
Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam sent a letter of condolence recognising the Irish speaker's wonderful life as a Jesuit
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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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Fr Adolfo Nicolás RIP
May 20, 2020
"A wise, humble and free man" - Fr Adolfo Nicolás, former Superior General of the Jesuits, died today
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Fr Frank Keenan SJ – ‘a faithful servant’
April 28, 2020
Jesuits and friends pay tribute to Fr Francis Keenan, Irish Jesuit missionary, who died peacefully in Dublin on 22 April, aged 90
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Br John Maguire SJ – ‘One of Leitrim’s treasures’
April 21, 2020
Brother John Maguire SJ died peacefully in Cherryfield Lodge nursing home, Ranelagh, Dublin, on 16 April, 2020
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Fr James Hurley – ‘an exceptional Jesuit’
April 20, 2020
Fr James Hurley, Irish Jesuit missionary to Hong Kong, died peacefully in Cherryfield Lodge nursing home, Dublin, on Easter Monday
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Mother Teresa’s Advent
December 5, 2023 - From our RNN archives: Dr John Scally speaks about his book 'Mother Teresa on Advent and Christmas'. The Saint corresponded with him regularly.
Latest Loyola scholarships
December 5, 2023 - Tom Layden SJ, Chair of the Loyola Trust, meets students Colette Varley and Angela Finegan, latest recipients of the Loyola Trust scholarships.
A busy year at Gardiner St Church
December 5, 2023 - As the liturgical year ends and a new one begins, Christine O'Halloran reflects on the courses and events past and future at Gardiner St Church.
A Christmas cracker Messenger!
December 5, 2023 - December's Messenger reflects the themes of Advent and Christmas with articles on unwrapped gifts, the presence of God, elder wisdom, music, Christmas recipes and more.
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