Earthquake in Nepal
Monday 27 April 2015Kathmandu, Nepal On Saturday, a few minutes before noon, a massive earthquake struck Nepal. The epicenter of the quake, which registered 7.8 on the Richter Scale,...
Donate Now
Donations are essential for the continuation of Irish Jesuits International's work.
Get In Touch
We're here to help with any questions you might have regarding Irish jesuits International. Send us a message through the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Search Irish Jesuits International
Latest News
Irish Men Behind the Missions: Fr Joe Hayes SJ
Grateful for Life’s Hospitality Fr Joesph Hayes SJ takes time out from a busy visit to Ireland to share his insights into his 40 year ministry in Zambia. Against...
Remembering Fr Frans Van der Lugt SJ
Fr Frans Van der Lugt SJ: 10th April 1938 – 7th April 2014 Fr Frans Van der Lugt SJ was killed in Syria; he was abducted by a gunman...
Where a Farmer must know his Land
For some years I had been thinking out loud about engaging in volunteer work. Each time I expressed these thoughts my wife would reply, ““Yes, wait until you retire”....
Seeing and Finding God in all Things
The phone call offering a position with the Jesuits of Eastern Africa Province could not have come at a better time. I had been discussing my desire for working...
I Believe in People, in Men and Women for Others
I like working for the Society of Jesus, they have a vision of the greater good and try to hold that before them in all their dealings with others....
Jesuit and Muslim Community Collaboration in Chad
I am lucky to collaborate directly with refugees in Djabal camp, in Eastern Chad, as part of the Jesuit Commons Higher Education at the Margins (JC HEM) programme. We...
An Easter message from IJM Director John K Guiney SJ
Syrian refugees sheltering from the conflict Easter is a time of celebrating new hope in our world. Jesus Christ through his death, resurrection and everlasting presence amongst us is...
Syria: cold numbers and real people
Syria’s population grows daily as 63 babies are born every hour, 10 people die and 29 leave their country. At the time of writing on 24th March 2015, it...
Pope Francis, a Man of Surprises
Pope Francis surprises once again with the announcement of an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy that will involve the Catholic Church across the world. No one is to be...
“We are to be islands of mercy.â€Â
The Irish Jesuit Mission (IJM) office celebrated its new location with a house blessing and gathering of friends and colleagues on the 2nd March.
Irish Men behind the Missions: Fr. James Hurley SJ
Fifty years in Hong Kong: an Irish Jesuit’s tale. Fr. James Hurley SJ reached the grand old age of 90 this month! Jimmy, as he is affectionately called, has...