'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 evening. Fr Orobator is the dean of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University. He is widely known for his scholarship and talks on the study of the Church, and for his specific focus on ethi ..read more

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 not be in vain. In this interview with Pat Coyle, she is joined by well-known Irish author (based in New York) Colm McCann. He has just co-published a book about Diane and Jim called American Mother. T ..read more

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 ..read more

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 team to learn about their plans and preparations and find out what celebrities might be joining them ..read more

Author John Callanan SJ speaks with Pat Coyle about his experiences with spiritual leader, author and psychologist Anthony De Mello SJ. John speaks about meeting De Mello in Ireland many years ago, 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 the Catholic Church's commitment to inclusive and participatory decision-making. Participants met for all the month of October, working full days, Monday to Saturday ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more