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Jesuits in Ireland & Techo International

January 31, 2023

Volunteer Cathal Lacey describes the living conditions of Chile's shanty towns and how the NGO Techo International helps empower communities.

Prisoner’s death preventable

January 31, 2023

The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice have raised concerns about the death of a man following his attempted suicide in Cork Prison.

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Pope Benedict and the abuse scandals

January 19, 2023

Theologian Jim Corkery SJ assesses the legacy of the late Pope Benedict XV1 in terms of his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church.

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JRS Ireland voices concern

January 18, 2023

JRS Ireland has been on national media calling for minimum standards in accommodation for persons seeking the protection of the Irish state to ensure their ‘basic needs’ are met.

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A never-ending story: Belvedere alumni in Chile

January 16, 2023

Lorcan O'Brien reflects on the inequalities Chileans face after volunteering with Techo International in the slums of Santiago, Chile.

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Belvo boys beat the target

January 10, 2023

Media and sports celebrities joined the public in supporting students of Belvedere College SJ to raise a record-breaking sum for the homeless in their annual SleepOut.

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‘Praying for unity amidst injustice’

January 9, 2023

The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA, and the institutional racism which it represented, is the thematic focus of the Christian Churches for this year’s Week of Prayer for...

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Belfast Jesuit Centre: Appeal for volunteers

January 9, 2023

Gerry Clarke SJ, Belfast Jesuit Centre Director, appeals for volunteers to help out with hospitality, liturgy, spiritual guidance and more.

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When will it all end?

December 20, 2022

In this end of year interview, Peter McVerry SJ relates some shocking statistics concerning the housing crisis in Ireland – numbers that do not appear on the official government register.