Seamus Murphy SJ

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“A palpable sense of the presence of God”

December 6, 2017

Patrick Corkery SJ returned from his studies in the United States to profess his first vows to the Society of Jesus in front of his family, friends, and Jesuit colleagues

1916: Remembering the Rising

January 28, 2016

A number of Jesuit responses to this year's commemoration of the 1916 Rising have emerged in recent days, most notably Seamus Murphy SJ's critical view in the Irish Times.

Séamus Murphy SJ

January 15, 2015

Fr James (Séamus) Murphy SJ joined the Society of Jesus in 1971. He had never met any Jesuits before applying to join, and was instead drawn to the order by...

‘Follow the money’

March 13, 2026 - As the USA's war with Iran continues, Dr Phyllis Zagano, friend of IJC, has turned her attention to a conflict which has the world on edge.

A fresh look at the ‘kingdom of heaven’

March 13, 2026 - Weeks three and four of Aidan Mathews, online Lenten retreat focus on Matthew’s gospel passages about the kingdom of heaven, comparing it both to a hidden treasure and a pearl […]

A feminist Saint Patrick?

March 13, 2026 - Soline Humbert reflects on what St Patrick’s humanity, openness and spiritual imagination might offer to the church today

‘Access all areas’ a third-level education model

March 11, 2026 - The Taoiseach officially opened a state-of-the-art building at the National College of Ireland. The college, founded by the Jesuits, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.