Social Justice

A Jesuit priest at Drumcree church

October 1, 2026

Fr Brendan McPartlin SJ joins a prayer service at Drumcree, as renewed tensions bring Portadown’s historic divisions back into focus.

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Protect the vulnerable and our ‘Common Home’

September 29, 2026

The Irish Jesuit Province has joined with other Jesuit and Christian organisations in signing a letter to the EU Commission ahead of COP 31.

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‘Reminders of Africa’

September 22, 2026

Colm Brophy's latest African-themed paintings are now on show at the Jesuit nursing home Cherryfield in Milltown Park.

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Living water: “Join the force”

September 18, 2026

Dr Ciara Murphy addresses the theme of 'Living Water', looking at some of the key water-related challenges facing communities in Ireland and around the world.

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Are humans doomed to be predators?

September 10, 2026

Bill Toner SJ :: Why, in spite of the cruelty involved, do billions of humans eat animals, even when they have misgivings about doing so?

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Pope Video: For the care of water

September 3, 2026

Pope video: That water be protected so we might learn to appreciate it with gratitude, justice, and moderation

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Ways to mark the ‘Season of Creation 2026’

September 2, 2026

The JCFJ offers a special Examen prayer by Piaras Jackson SJ, as one of many ways for people to mark the 'Season of Creation ', whose theme is 'Living Water'.

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Going with gratitude and blessing

August 21, 2026

Friends and colleagues of the JCFJ gathered to bid Kevin Hargaden a fond goodbye. He marked the occasion with a final lecture.

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Jesuit’s ‘brother’ wins prestigious award

August 11, 2026

Jimmy Fullam, the former Irish Defence Forces member who wrote 'Brothers in Arms' with Brendan McManus SJ, has been nominated for a Blue Light Award.

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A Century of Working Notes

July 22, 2026

As 'Working Notes' celebrates its 100th birthday, current editor Niall Leahy SJ says its core focus has not changed.

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