Social Justice

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Ireland in crisis – new group calls for radical rethink

September 28, 2017

At their book launch today, the authors of Dialogue of Hope stressed the need for a richer vision of Ireland than the merely economic one which prevails

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Climate change is a justice issue

September 27, 2017

The JCFJ have put their focus on justice for the poor in their submission to Citizens' Assembly which convenes in Dublin this weekend to discuss climate change

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Democracy in peril

September 13, 2017

The theme of the current issue of Studies is the threats posed in recent times to democracy, even in some of the world's most staunchly democratic states

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Refugees real teachers of leadership skills

September 13, 2017

Joe Greenan, Human Resources Director of the Irish Jesuit Province, learnt some hard lessons about leadership on a recent visit to a refugee camp in Lebanon

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Jesuits at the front

September 13, 2017

An exhibition focusing on Tipperary-born Fr Michael Bergin SJ, who was killed in Flanders in 1917, will take place in Roscrea Library, from 2-31 October

Inspirational Jesuits

Alfred Delp

September 13, 2017

Alfred Delp was a German Jesuit who strongly opposed the Nazi regime in favour of a more tolerant and humane Germany, and he was ultimately killed for his Catholic principles.

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A safe space for asylum seekers

September 13, 2017

There's been a very positive response from asylum seekers to Seomra Fáilte, a multi-purpose resource centre where they can adapt to their new surroundings

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Feeling the bumps on the road in Colombia

September 13, 2017

Brendan McManus SJ revisits Colombia after a gap of 15 years, and he shares his experience of culture shock and the finding of real happiness

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Called to do the impossible

September 8, 2017

DERMOT ROANTREE :: We have an infinite duty to other people – a duty we simply cannot fulfill. At least, though, we can refrain from acting as if some people...