Social Justice

Ballymun choir does gig for Simon

June 11, 2008

The Ballymun Gospel Choir and Band is scheduled to perform at a special event to highlight the plight of homeless people and the work of the Dublin Simon Community. It...

JCFJ give evidence to Oireachtas Joint Committee

June 10, 2008

On Wednesday last, the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice (JCFJ) gave evidence to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice in relation to a planning motion for the new prison...

“I’m voting yes, and here’s why”

June 9, 2008

Edmond Grace SJ, author of Democracy and Public Happiness, sees the Lisbon Treaty as necessary for the smooth and coherent functioning of the European Union. The old rubrics of government,...

Guiney in Toronto

June 6, 2008

On Thursday, May 29, John Guiney, SJ visited the Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) office in Toronto. The visit included a conversation with CJI and Curia staff, which focused on his...

Slí Eile are currently carying out a review of their international volunteering projects, examining questions of effectiveness, cost-benefit, sustainability and volunteer impact. An external consulant, Kieran Brehony, has been hired...

Lesotho trek availability

June 3, 2008

The Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT) has limited places available on their trek in Lesotho, one of Africa’s hidden gems, from 17-26 October 2008. Money raised from this fundraising challenge will...

Expert calls for wiser policy on women and prison

May 23, 2008

In her keynote speech at the Women in Prison seminar on 22 May, Baroness Jean Corston urged Ireland not to make the same mistakes Britain did in the matter of...

Second year for S. Africa Challenge

May 22, 2008

Gerry Clarke SJ is heading up this summer’s Slí Eile S. Africa Challenge, aimed mainly at graduating students from Jesuit Schools. The project, now in its second year, is based...

Celebrating Community Links

May 20, 2008

Community Links, a project of the Jesuit Refugee Service, has been officially wound down after six years of promoting the integration of immigrant communities in Dublin’s inner city. On Thursday...

Belvedere Union outreach to homeless

May 20, 2008

Belvedere Social Services (BSS), set up by Belvedere Union with the assistance of Peter McVerry SJ, is now in its twelfth year. It provides sheltered accommodation and individual care to...

Jesuit leaders address global challenges

May 8, 2026 - Irish Jesuit Provincial Fr. Shane Daly SJ was in attendance the the 38th General Assembly of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials

Bishops raise “serious concerns” over Act

May 6, 2026 - Bishop Alan McGukian SJ raises "serious concerns" over Ireland’s new International Protection Act 2026

Pray with the Pope: That everyone have food

May 5, 2026 - The Pope Video: "That everyone might have food." A moral call to action on hunger in a world of abundance.

“One of the most dangerous places”

May 5, 2026 - Ravaged by conflict, poverty, and danger. Irish Jesuits International unites efforts for change at the Forum for Irish Missionaries in South Sudan event.