Spirituality
Ecumenics then and now
January 20, 2009
The Venerable Patrick Lawrence, Rector of Julianstown and Archdeacon of Meath and Kildare, has been appointed the new Rector of Monkstown (church pictured here) in the Diocese of Dublin. While...
Read moreCLC in prayer
January 20, 2009
Something new is happening in Leeson Street. Michael O. Gallagher SJ has started an eight-week retreat with thirteen Christian Life Community members. Each Saturday they come together with Michael, reflect...
Read moreChurch Unity week
January 13, 2009
Tom Layden SJ in Belfast is the Province coordinator of ecumenism, working as a quiet leaven rather than a city on a hilltop. He worships regularly with Christians of other...
Read moreJohn Dunne SJ: funeral homily
January 13, 2009
The death of Fr John Dunne has drawn condolences from near and far, including, from Zambia-Malawi, Declan Murray SJ and Provincial Peter Bwanali. Also, there have been numerous requests for...
Read moreShort notices
January 13, 2009
Fr Todd Morrissey’s book on Jesuits in Hong Kong, South China and Beyond will have its Irish launch in Milltown Park on Wednesday 28 January at 7.30pm. The Provincial, Fr...
Read moreDeacon Cathal
January 6, 2009
On 4 January Bishop John O’Riordan C.S.Sp. laid hands on Cathal Doherty and a Spiritan priest from Congo, who were to be the last two diaconal ordinations in Kimmage Manor....
Read moreHelp name a new Jesuit Website!
January 6, 2009
Conall O’Cuinn SJ, Irish Jesuit Vocations Director, is working with web developer Shane Lyons to develop a new website which aims to help people who have had a ‘call’ experience...
Read moreShort notices
January 6, 2009
Sr Avril O’Regan RLR will lead a series of seminars in Manresa on ‘Movies that Matter’. Participants will view a film and then reflect together, through the eyes of faith,...
Read moreLosing John Dunne
January 6, 2009
In the consciousness of Irish Jesuits, the dominant mood this Epiphany is of loss. It is just a week since we buried John Dunne, who had been Socius (companion, secretary,...
Read moreEpiphany evening in Cherryfield
December 31, 2008
Rachel McNeill and the staff of Cherryfield extend a warm invitation to Jesuits and friends to join them on 6th January, any time between 5 and 8 p.m., for refreshments...
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