Jesuit History

Founding of the Jesuits

January 15, 2015

The Society of Jesus was founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius Loyola and since then has grown from the original seven to 24, 400 members today who work out of...

Jesuit History

History of the Irish Province

May 10, 2012

At the Province Assembly in June 2011, Bruce Bradley, rector of Clongowes and newly named as the incoming editor of Studies, delivered an excellent account of the Irish Jesuits, who...

July Messenger: Trusting with faith

July 3, 2026 - July Messenger: Seeking balance, rest, restoration and prayer during the summer months

Emergency earthquake appeal for Venezuela

July 2, 2026 - The Irish Jesuits International (IJI) has launched an emergency appeal following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June

‘Make your path as you walk’

July 2, 2026 - An accident ended Brendan McManus SJ’s plan to walk the entire Camino; through discernment and 'let go let God' he discovered a better plan.

A thriving northern ministry

July 2, 2026 - The AGM of the Dialogue for Diversity programme heard updates on prisoner accompaniment, environmental projects, and the Spiritual Exercises for prisoners.