Irish Jesuits

Imogen Stuart, German-Irish sculptor influenced by 19th-century Expressionism and early Irish Christian art died at the age of 96 on 24 March 2024. On 4 November 2017 Imogen joined Brian Grogan SJ for an open interview with a live audience in Knock. The live interview was captured and can be listened to at the link above. In the interview Imogen discusses various aspects of her life and art down t...

Author Brian Brock speaks with Pat Coyle about 'disability theology', the Christian community and how it responds to those with disabilities.

Brian Grogan SJ launches a 'Creation Walk' developed around the extensive church grounds of Knock Basilica on Saturday 25 May 2024, 10.30 am -3.30 pm. The walk is a wheelchair-friendly half-kilometer of stations telling the story of the creation of the universe, with gospel quotes to aid meditation and prayerful reflection along the way, The walk, a first for Ireland, is inspired by Brian Grogan's...

'New Models of Solidarity and Collaboration' was the title of a talk given by Fr Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orabator, to Jesuits and colleagues who gathered in the Arrupe Room, Milltown Park, Dublin on Monday 4 March 2024 at 7pm. His friend and fellow Jesuit John Guiney SJ, Director of Irish Jesuits International, warmly welcomed him to Ireland to give this talk and the Trocaire lecture the following even...

When James (Jim Foley) an American journalist, was tragically murdered by the terrorist group ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) in 2014 a video showing his beheading was released by the group, shocking the world and drawing widespread condemnation. Jim Foley's death was a horrific and senseless act of violence but his heartbroken mother, Diane Foley was determined that her son's death would n...

Richard Leonard SJ puts religious language to the test and finds it wanting, in his latest book 'The Law of Love'. In this interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications, he turns to the beatitudes (gospel of Matthew chapter 5: 3-12). He says that he wanted to update some of the language and modern applications concerning this powerful gospel teaching.

Students of Belvedere College SJ will be taking part in the 40th Christmas SleepOut for the homeless, from 22-24 December 2023 in Dublin's city centre. Transition year students who slept out overnight in their gardens on Friday 8 September have already raised €80,000 and the donations for them are still flowing in. Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications met recently with this year's SleepOut23 t...

Author John Callanan SJ speaks with Pat Coyle about his experiences with spiritual leader, author and psychologist Anthony De Mello SJ. John met De Mello in Ireland many years ago and he explains that De Mello taught him how to use the wisdom of the Scriptures by looking at their deeper meaning, incorporating them into his own psychology and day to day life.

"It's the worst COP ever" so says Pedro Walpole SJ, in an interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications. Pedro is an Irish Jesuit missionary and environmental scientist in the Philippines who is attending COP 28 this year. It takes place in Dubai on Thursday 30 November and ends on Tuesday 12 December.

Pedro Walpole SJ, Irish Jesuit missionary, environmental scientist and activist in the Philippines is busy preparing for COP28 along with Jesuits and colleagues who have just launched their COP28@Homecampaiign.

Irish Jesuit and theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ speaks with Pat Coyle about the recent Synod on Synodality in Rome . He reflects on key topics raised there and gives his own unique insight into the potential for changes in the Catholic church that may emerge as part of this process

Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ was one of the participants at the recently ended Synod on Synodality, held in Rome in October 2023. The Synod, convened by Pope Francis, brought together men and women, bishops, priests, and theologians, from all around the world to explore the concept of synodality (communal participation) and its application within the Church. The Synod marked a significant milestone in...

Professor Gill Goulding speaks to Pat Coyle about her biography of Pope Francis. She says that mercy is the key theme of his pontificate and she explores that theme from a variety of perspectives, theological, ecclesiological and spiritual

William T McCartney speaks with Pat Coyle about his book Vindication and Justice for Michael Mallin. Joseph Mallin SJ was his son. He was two and a half years when his father was executed in May 1916 for his part in the Easter Rising. Joseph lived to the age of one hundred and four. He compiled a statement in defence of his father's reputation. William tells Pat the full story in this interview.

Pedro Walpole SJ, Irish Jesuit missionary and environmental scientist in the Philippines talks to Pat Coyle about his deep concerns for the environment on a global level.

As Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service in Syria, Tony O'Riordan SJ is no stranger to death, destruction, and displacement of people such as has been witnessed again in these recent weeks in the Middle East. In this interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications he tells of the reactions of Syrians to the renewed conflict on their borders with Israel and Lebanon. He tells of their fears...

Professor Gill Goulding CJ is Professor of Systematic Theology at Regis College in the University of Toronto. She speaks with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications about her recent reflections and writings as a theologian on the important topic of clerical sexual abuse of children in the Catholic church.

Brian O’Leary SJ speaks about his latest book on the mystical experiences of St Ignatius which to date have not been given adequate attention.

Professor Gill Goulding CJ is Professor of Systematic Theology at Regis College in the University of Toronto. In this interview she speaks with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications about her recent reflections and writings as a theologian on the important issue of clerical sexual abuse of children in the Catholic church.

Sister Gill Goulding is Professor of Systematic Theology at Regis College in the University of Toronto. She has also been deeply involved in the synodal process initiated by Pope Francis and culminating in the current Synod in Rome. She has written extensively about the process to date and in this interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications, she explains her role as a theologian and pa...

The current phase of Pope's Francis synodal process ( a worldwide consultation process about the state of the church) is taking place in Rome this October. This Synod consists of laymen and women, as well as bishops and cardinals. Irish Jesuit Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ is in attendance. In this interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications, Dr Austen Ivereigh outlines simply the processes...

Brendan McManus SJ and Jimmy Fulham a taxi driver from Dublin discuss their new book 'Brothers in Arms' inspired by their journey together on the Ignatian Camino.

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