Social Justice

Marking World Day of Migrants and Refugees

September 25, 2021

Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland reflects on the theme of the Pope’s message: Towards an ever wider ‘we’ in the context of the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan

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Cop on and plant a tree!

September 24, 2021

The JCFJ are asking people to help the environment by planting a tree and attending a webinar on climate change

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Pope Video: An environmentally sustainable lifestyle

September 7, 2021

For September 2021, Pope Francis looks to the example of young people in undertaking projects for environmental and social improvement

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Celebrating Irish Jesuit missionaries

September 6, 2021

Irish Jesuits International mark significant Jesuit anniversaries including the 70th anniversary of Frank Wafer SJ, known by the Tonga people as 'the one who sings'

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Cautious welcome for ‘Housing for all’ strategy

September 3, 2021

Peter McVerry SJ says the Government's housing strategy outlined in 'Housing For All' demonstrates ambition but cautions that delivering on what it promises will be the key

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Get moving to do good this autumn

September 1, 2021

An appeal to walk, run, swim, row, cycle, and clock up the kilometers to help feed and educate children in Zambia

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Unity across the Americas: Covid-19 vaccine education

August 18, 2021

Pope Francis and Church leaders from the US and Latin America call on people to support Covid-19 vaccines and access for all

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Plan for social housing units in Kildare

August 12, 2021

Mr Pat Doyle, CEO of Peter McVerry Trust, was interviewed on Kildare Today radio about the plan to deliver a significant number of new social housing units

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Inhumane prisoner conditions during pandemic

August 4, 2021

The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice (JCFJ) respond to four reports by inspectors into prisons in Ireland during Covid-19 restrictions

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Taoiseach launches Peter McVerry Trust’s housing plan

July 27, 2021

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, launches Peter McVerry Trust's five-year strategic plan to deliver 1,200 new social housing units

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