Gavin T. Murphy

Gavin T. Murphy attended Belvedere College and is a Psychology graduate of the University of Scranton, USA. He is a regular blogger and has a keen interest in outdoor activities.
Jesuit book club – ‘Haunted by Christ’

May 31, 2023

Gerry Clarke SJ, Director of Belfast Jesuit Centre, talks about the book club's latest title and an inspiring encounter with the author.

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Asylum seeker accommodation system beyond breaking point

May 29, 2023

Eugene Quinn of JRS responds to Minister's call on local authorities to use rest centres for international protection applications.

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Ignatius Loyola – ‘The vulnerable saint’

May 23, 2023

José María R. Olaizola SJ gave a talk entitled ‘St Ignatius of Loyola – a saint for troubled times’ in Milltown Park, Dublin on 19 May 2023.

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‘The politics of Irish education – What’s next?’

May 22, 2023

The theme of Jonathan Tiernan's presentation on Irish primary education in Limerick was that change, as in all things, is inevitable.

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Jesuit condemns attacks in Nicaragua

May 16, 2023

Kevin O'Higgins SJ, in an interview with The Irish Catholic, speaks out on Church attacks in Nicaragua under the regime of Daniel Ortega.

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A new look at Pentecost

May 16, 2023

Fr Shane Daly SJ, Irish Jesuit Provincial, reflects on the gift of the Holy Spirit for the feast of Pentecost on Sunday 28 May 2023.

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Social justice gathering – ‘truly a gift’

May 10, 2023

The first gathering of the Irish Province's social justice apostolates took place in Milltown Park, Dublin on Wednesday, 3 May 2023.

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Irish hospitality at JCEP Assembly

May 9, 2023

Fr Terry Howard SJ reflects on his experience of accompanying European Jesuit Provincials at Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre in Wexford.

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JRS South Sudan emergency update

May 8, 2023

Noelle Fitzpatrick and her JRS team are providing psychosocial support and essential services for the influx of refugees into South Sudan.

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Mike Drennan SJ: His legacy lives on

April 26, 2023

Fr Mike Drennan SJ died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Cherryfield Lodge nursing home, Dublin on 19 April 2023.

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