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The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice is calling on all candidates and voters in the forthcoming General Election to make housing and homelessness key issues in the campaign.

The film Room, 'a testimony to love and courage' in the face of the horror of sex slavery, has received four Oscar nominations. Its producer is Ed Guiney, the nephew of Irish Jesuit John Guiney.

Much-loved broadcaster Terry Wogan was a past pupil of Belvedere College SJ and an active supporter of the college's social diversity programme for disadvantaged pupils.

Brian O'Leary SJ notes the great significance of Pope Francis's planned visit to Sweden for a joint ecumenical commemoration of the Reformation with leading Lutherans.

Brian Grogan SJ's latest book, Making Good Decisions, is just out. It takes a fresh and interactive approach to good decision making, and is a good guide for anyone trying to make wise choices.

Province co-ordinator for ecumenism Brian O'Leary SJ urges Jesuits and colleagues to contibute to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-26 of January.

Nine Jesuits attended the Youth 2000 Christmas retreat with 700 young adults in Newbridge, Co.Kildare. They hope to attend further Youth 2000 retreats and events in the year ahead.

Joe Greenan, from the Irish Jesuit Provincialate, was one of an international group of Jesuits and colleagues who took part in a novel Ignatian Leadership Program in Manresa , Spain. The goal was to prepare them for mission.

The Pope has made a moving short video, the first ever to promote prayer worldwide for his monthly intention. He calls on people of different faiths to work together for peace and justice.

The 2016 JRS Ireland Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar is now on sale. It is an important resource for teachers and anyone wishing to celebrate or raise awareness of diversity in Ireland.