Spirituality
Honorary doctorate for Sisters of Mercy
October 24, 2016
On Monday, 3rd of October, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, awarded an honorary doctorate to the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy. As Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Irish Jesuit...
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The quality of mercy
October 21, 2016
DERMOT ROANTREE :: Pope Francis's efforts to bring a neglected theme – in this case mercy – to bear on the life of the Church is fully in keeping with...
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Why did the Jesuits elect Fr Sosa?
October 19, 2016
Michael O'Sullivan SJ says that to understand why the Jesuits elected someone like Fr Sosa, one has to look at the context, as well as the man himself.
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New Fr General prays in St Ignatius’ room
October 18, 2016
Brain Mac Cuarta SJ was present when the new Jesuit Fr General prayed with one of the oldest books in the Jesuit archives in Rome
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New Jesuit leader ‘a man of vision’
October 14, 2016
The new leader of the Jesuits worldwide is "Decisive, visionary and has a great sense of humour". So says Gerry Whelan SJ
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Jesuits elect non-European leader for first time
October 14, 2016
The 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus has elected Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, of the Venezuelan Province, as Superior General
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Archival riches in Rome
October 12, 2016
Fr Brian Mac Cuarta SJ, Director of the Archives of the central government for the worldwide Society of Jesus, was interviewed recently by Vatican Radio
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William Johnston
October 12, 2016
William Johnston found commonality in meditation and the search for wisdom among the major world religions. He also translated 'Silence', which Martin Scorsese made into a film in 2016
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Doing ordinary things with love
October 12, 2016
The life and death of Brother Brendan Hyland SJ was marked with moving tributes from his family and fellow Jesuits at his funeral mass in Milltown Park Chapel
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Jesuit General Congregation in full swing
October 12, 2016
On Friday Jesuit delegates in Rome will elect a new leader. They've been there over a week and here's what they've been doing
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Requiem Mass for Fr Seán – 70 years a Jesuit
September 21, 2026 - Seán Ó Cearbhalláin SJ "showed early signs of his future vocation growing up in the Bogside," mourners in his native Derry were told.
Indian Jesuits write a new story
September 21, 2026 - After 59 years in Ranchi, Fr Aurel Brys SJ returns to say goodbye and witnesses how Indian Jesuits are shaping the mission’s future.
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'.
Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator vacancy
September 1, 2026 - The Diocese of Down and Connor is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator based within the Belfast Jesuit Centre, on a 2 year contract.
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Living water: “Join the force”
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Healing for the soul
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Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023