World Meeting of Families 2018

A new book by theologian Gráinne Doherty, based on Pope Francis' 'Joy of Love', pulls no punches, according to Pat Coyle

GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The blogger, who attended the Croke Park concert and the Phoenix Park Mass with his family, reflects on the tender-hearted Pope and his energising effect on the pilgrims.

The American Jesuit spoke with Pat Coyle about engaging with the faithful for hours

Various Irish Jesuits were prominent in the news and media coverage during the lead-up to the visit of Pope Francis on 25 August. In particular demand was Gerry O’Hanlon SJ, whose recently published book, The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis: A Synodal Catholic Church in Ireland? (available from Messenger Publications ») was a valuable starting point for pre-visit commentary. He appeared ...

Irish Jesuits and colleagues were involved in lots of activities at the World Meeting of Families Pastoral Congress in the RDS, Dublin from 22 to 24 August 2018

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

Integrating Catholic LGBT community members into the ordinary life of a parish was the theme of one remarkable presentation at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin last week. It was given by Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, superior of the Jesuit community in Farm Street, London, and soon to be the parish priest at Farm Street Church. With him was ...

The renowned American Jesuit spoke about the abuse scandal in light of the recent Pennsylvania report

Bernard McGuckian SJ, Mary Brady and Vera Casey spoke about the outreach work of the Pioneer Association and the Messenger Publications' best-selling books