Pat Coyle
Pat Coyle is Director of Communications for the Irish Jesuits. Her academic background was mainly in philosophy, and a great part of her professional background was as a journalist, producer and presenter with RTE, BBC and UTV. She is a mother of two.
‘A Generous Heart: A Daily Prayer Book
January 14, 2026
'A Generous Heart': "An excellent little book, which many will find not only practical but purposeful."
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Belvo SleepOut raises thousands
January 14, 2026
Staff and students of Belvedere College SJ raised over €330,000 for Focus Ireland and the JRS, in their annual Christmas SleepOut.
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‘A smile that needs no translation’
January 9, 2026
Joe Munnelly of Irish Jesuits International was touched by his encounters with the people of South Sudan who have been helped by IJI.
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Acting smart with your smart phone
January 9, 2026
On the anniversary of the launch of the iPhone, two Clongowes students asked their fellow pupils some searching questions about its impact.
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‘One Body, one Spirit’
January 8, 2026
Tom Layden SJ, writes to Jesuits, friends and colleagues, encouraging them to take part in this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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Choir, cake, care
December 17, 2025
€1090 raised by the Curia staff at the Irish Jesuit Provincialate which will be used to construct a well in Sudan, and provide winter clothing for villagers.
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JCFJ: COP30 Wrapped
December 17, 2025
COP 30 Review: Over 20 Jesuits and lay collaborators were present and engaged in the different tracks of the “Jesuit for Climate Justice” campaign
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“Where suffering and hope co-exist”
December 17, 2025
The Belfast Jesuit Centre joined with Muslims, Jews and Christians for an event on Palestine in the Falls Rd. The PP of Taybeh (Ephraim) joined them.
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Merry Chickmas!
December 16, 2025
Gonzaga College TY students teamed up with St Declan's and Irish Jesuits International to work on fundraising for Africa by selling ethical goods.
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Praying through Advent and Christmas
December 10, 2025
Scripture scholar Kieran O'Mahony's book, from Messenger Publications, is a comprehensive guide to the liturgical readings for Advent and Christmas.
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The Pope and the President
April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.
‘A privilege to be part of it’
April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.
An attitude of gratitude
April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.
April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth
April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023