Social Justice

Trocaire Lenten lecture in Belfast – Irish News

March 15, 2007

Michael Kelly’s delivery of the Trocaire Lenten lectureis is anticipated, <blockquote>”Without a frontal attack on the injustice of gender inequality – in Church, state, and every walk of life...

AIDS expert backs gender equality drive by Trocaire – Irish Independent

March 14, 2007

John Cooney records Michael Kelly’s Maynooth lecture on page 12, linking it with the BCI’s banning of Trocaire’s advertisement.

Trafficking and the Irish sex industry

February 23, 2007

February 23, 2007 Trafficking and the Irish sex industry by Cathy Molloy Below are excerpts from Cathy Molloy’s lengthy study of trafficking and the Irish sex industry in Working Notes,...

Letters to the Editor – Irish Times

February 21, 2007

<blockquote>Madam, – Could I suggest that the PDs postpone their tax cuts until all homeless people have been given beds? – Yours, etc, Fr PETER McVERRY SJ, Jesuit...

The stark reality of life in Africa

February 19, 2007

Paddy Dillane talks about an enlightening evening with Michael Kelly SJ. It was a privilege to sit and listen to Michael Kelly SJ’s insightful description of life on the continent...

Suicide and the culture of success

February 19, 2007

by David Gaffney SJ In trying to gain an understanding of the suicide issue, I’ve amassed a collection of information-snippets and comments from various sources. I offer a selection of...

Religion and despair

February 19, 2007

by David Gaffney SJ There are scenes of a troubled young man being counselled by a very believable ‘shrink’ in the film Good Will Hunting (and readers may be able...

The Irish Catholic

February 15, 2007

Are we drifting towards a more lawless society? NEWS IN BRIEF Jesuit Centre backs call for new Junior Minister for Integration Jesuit criticised ‘Eucharistic fundamentalism' (What...

Paul Miki, Japanese samurai, Christian martyr – The Corkman

February 15, 2007

Monsignor Denis O’Callaghan describes Paul Miki’s life, <blockquote>The Shogun in 1597 had decided to suppress the Christian faith as central to his policy of closing off Japan from Western...

Minister on a mission – The Irish Times

February 13, 2007

Minister on a mission: A week in Zambia with Mary Hanafin describes the minister’s tour and refers to Michael Kelly on 9 February, <blockquote>Fr Michael Kelly is a slight,...

‘A privilege to be part of it’

April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all.

An attitude of gratitude

April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.

April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth

April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.

Faithful Justice Today: A Jesuit Commemoration

April 1, 2026 - The spring 2026 issue of Studies commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Jesuits formally committing the Society to 'a faith that does justice'.