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JESUITICA: Irish Jesuit at the front

May 4, 2010

When they remember their war dead on Anzac Day, Australians include in that number Fr Michael Bergin SJ, an Irish Jesuit who signed up with the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF)...

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Young people and suicide

May 4, 2010

“Young people and suicide” was the theme of a two-day Magis event organised by Slí Eile, the Jesuit outreach to young adults. It took place in the Redemptorist retreat centre...

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Spotlight on women’s prisons

May 4, 2010

Eoin Carroll, Acting Director of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, featured twice in the Irish Times last week. He was one of the co-signatories, all of whom were...

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Two Provincials come to town

May 4, 2010

Wojciech Ziółek (right in picture), Provincial of the Southern Polish Province, was in Dublin this week. While struggling with English he managed to convey his gratitude to the Irish Province...

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International conference on Church in China

May 4, 2010

RTE  presenter Sean O’Rourke will chair an international conference on the Church in China today, in Gonzaga College, Saturday 8 May, 09.30-1pm. The conference will mark the 400th anniversary of...

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Forthcoming events

May 4, 2010

7-8 May: Slí Eile MAGIS ‘Understanding Disability’ (action and reflection experience). This 2 day discussion meeting will take place in 6 Ely Place, Sea Road, Galway, starting 7pm. Details from...

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World cup in Bushy Park

May 4, 2010

JRS Ireland entered two teams in a 5-a-side Mini World Cup held in Bushy Park on Saturday 1 May. The competition was organised by the Africa Centre to celebrate the...

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Short Notices

May 4, 2010

On 29 April, Provincial John Dardis blessed the new Milltown community building (pictured here). The residents love its light and space, built around four cores, and give huge credit to Mike...

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ISE launch of book on Tyrell

May 4, 2010

A new book on George Tyrrell is to be launched at the Irish School of Ecumenics, Milltown Park, on 18 May. This collection of essays is edited by Oliver Rafferty...

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Mystic evenings

May 4, 2010

Brendan Comerford’s course Insights from the Mystics is drawing crowds eager to know more about a rich Christian tradition. The conference room at Manresa is packed every week. One woman who...

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