Friends and parishioners were among well-wishers at the ordination to the diaconate of Niall Leahy SJ in St Oliver Plunkett Church, County Louth

Retreats, spiritual direction, prayer guidance, and talks were all on offer from Jesuits and colleagues hosting 'Jesuit Week' at Knock

During his visit, Pope Francis met with Irish Jesuits and urged them to pray, stay optimistic and help with healing

Young people from all over Europe prepared for the World Meeting of Families with a special retreat in Manresa, Dublin

Irish Jesuits are leading young people from around the world in a pilgrimage along the Wicklow Way

The Irish Jesuits are organising another Magis young adult event this summer including a pilgrimage and an ecology experience.

MAGIS pilgrims from Ireland who attended World Youth Day experienced the joy of meeting young Catholics who wanted to live the Gospel and live life to the full.

Irish participants in MAGIS 2016, the international meeting of young people interested in Ignatian spirituality, reflect on their experience of living in community, working with others and reflection.

A group of eight Jesuits and co-workers attended the Youth 2000 Summer Festival which attracted over a thousand young people to Roscrea from 7-10 July.

Young people from Ireland are working with children with special needs; on pilgrimage; or learning about Christian-Jewish relations; all at Magis2016.