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Prof. Salvador Ryan was interviewed on RTÉ's Morning Ireland this week about Pope Francis' new memoir "Hope".
Prof. Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, SPPU, was interviewed on RTÉ's Morning Ireland this week about...
Posted January 16, 2025
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Prof Tobias Winright nominated to stand for election to vice president of the Society of Christian Ethics
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, was one of two ethicists nominated to stand for election to vice president...
Posted January 14, 2025 - Research
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Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue gives week-long course in New Jersey
Last week Fr. Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, director of liturgical programmes at SPPU, gave a week-long course to seminarians ...
Posted January 13, 2025 - Public Lecture
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Volunteering for Credit – Lourdes during Easter 2025
Dear Students, I hope this message finds you well as we embark on a new term filled with opportunities for growth and s...
Posted January 07, 2025
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Good luck with your exams!
Best of luck to all of our students with your upcoming exams....
Posted January 06, 2025
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Molscéal / TG4 visited the College Chapel in December, with the chapel busy with preparations for the 2024 Carol Service
Molscéal/TG4 visited the College Chapel in December, with the chapel busy with preparations for the 2024 Carol Service. ...
Posted January 06, 2025
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The Furrow - January 2025
The latest version of The Furrow is now available at https://thefurrow.ie/...
Posted January 06, 2025
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Lecturer in Moral Theology - Two-year Tenure Track with view to Permanency
St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is seeking a Lecturer in Moral Theology - Two-year Tenure Track with view t...
Posted January 06, 2025
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Prof. Tobias Winright published an article on 'School shootings — the slaughter of innocents'
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, published an article on 'School shootings — the slaughter of innocen...
Posted January 02, 2025 - Articles
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Rétglu etir rind ( First Performance) - Maynooth Carols 2024
The recording of the first performance of Rétglu etir rind (A star between constellations) - a Christmas setting for Cha...
Posted December 23, 2024
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Annual Maynooth Carol Service 2024
🎶A packed college chapel enjoyed two spectacular evenings at the Annual Maynooth Carol Service 2024. The event ...
Posted December 19, 2024 - Carol Service
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Christmas Coffee Morning 2024
At today's coffee morning, we had a special farewell for our colleague Anna Porter, Archivist at SPPU, who is retiring t...
Posted December 17, 2024
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Dr Joshua Furnal Participates at Vatican Conference on The Future of Theology
On 9-10 December, SPPU Systematic Theologian, Dr. Joshua Furnal participated at ‘The Future of Theology’ conference host...
Posted December 17, 2024 - Conference
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Summer School France 2025
Maynooth is part of a network of universities organising a Summer School in France during July 2024. It takes place over...
Posted December 16, 2024 - FUCE
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Christmas Reception 2024
Rev. Dr. Michael Shortall, Interim President of St Patrick’s Pontifical University and Prof. Eeva Leinonen, President of...
Posted December 13, 2024
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Postgraduate & Centre for Mission & Ministries applications for 2025 programmes are now open!
Postgraduate & Centre for Mission & Ministries applications for 2025 programmes are now open! Head to sppu.ie/c...
Posted December 12, 2024 - Postgraduate
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Recent bereavements
We remember with deep respect and gratitude three esteemed colleagues who have recently passed away: Rt. Rev. Msgr. D...
Posted December 09, 2024
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Advent Readings with Dr Jessie Rogers
Dr Jessie Rogers, Director of CMM, SPPU, will facilitate input on the readings for Advent in St Mary’s Church, Lucan on ...
Posted December 06, 2024 - Public Lecture
EVENTS
Music Department Lunchtime Concert - 12 December 2024
On 12th December, Plainchant Performance Students will be performing in St Patrick's College Chapel, under the direction...
Starts December 12, 2024
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The Furrow - December 2024 Edition
The December version of The Furrow is now available at thefurrow.ie...
Posted December 03, 2024
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Prof. Michael A. Conway will be giving an Advent talk entitled ‘Synodality and the Future of Parish Life’ at the Bellbridge Hotel, Spanish Point, Co. Clare- 4th of December 2024.
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will be giving an Advent talk entitled ‘Synodality and ...
Posted December 02, 2024 - Public Lecture
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No "extra" Hosts - Fr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue's latest contribution to the PrayTell blog
Fr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Lecturer in Systematic Theology at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is a regular ...
Posted November 28, 2024 - Articles
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American friends, colleagues and students from all at St Patrick’s
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American friends, colleagues and students from all at St Patrick’s...
Posted November 28, 2024
EVENTS
Apocalyptic and Eschatological Spaces: Thinking between Philosophy and Theology 1st-3rd May 2025
Join us at "Apocalyptic and Eschatological Spaces: Thinking between Philosophy and Theology" - A Joint Initiative by St ...
Starts May 01, 2025 - Conference
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Prof Michael A Conway will lead a workshop for the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland for the priests of the Diocese of Limerick this coming Thursday
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will lead a workshop for the Synodal Pathway of the Cat...
Posted November 26, 2024 - Public Lecture
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John Scanlan Memorial Run 2024 - 13th December
The John Scanlan Memorial Run will take place on south campus on Friday 13th December at 13:00 to raise funds for St Fra...
Starts December 13, 2024
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Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, published an article in the National Catholic Reporter's special publication Earthbeat on 'Climate action at COP29 needed for humanity and our "companions along the way"
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, published an article in the National Catholic Reporter's special publicati...
Posted November 21, 2024 - Articles
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SPPU alumnus, Rev Gobezayehu Getachew Yilma appointed as Apostolic Vicar of Awasa (Ethiopia) by Pope Francis
SPPU alumnus, Rev Gobezayehu Getachew Yilma has been appointed as Apostolic Vicar of Awasa (Ethiopia) by Pope Francis. P...
Posted November 18, 2024
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Undergraduate Open Days - 22nd & 23rd November
👋 Visit us this week, on the 22nd & 23rd November, for our Undergraduate Open Days on campus! 📅Frida...
Starts November 22, 2024 - November 23, 2024 - Open Days
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Prof Michael A Conway to give various talks this week
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith and Culture, SPPU will be giving a talk entitled ‘Faith, Religion and School...
Posted November 13, 2024 - Public Lecture
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Dr Joshua Furnal visits the Faculties of Theology & Philosophy at the Institut Catholique Toulouse (ICT) as part of the Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA) Erasmus+ programme
From November 4-7, Dr. Joshua Furnal visited the Faculties of Theology & Philosophy at the Institut Catholique Toulo...
Posted November 12, 2024
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"Can't Hardly Wait for Christmas" - Fr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue's latest contribution to the PrayTell blog
Fr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Lecturer in Systematic Theology at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is a regular ...
Posted November 11, 2024 - Articles
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Graduation - Class of 2024
Our annual Graduation ceremony took place on Sat Nov. 9th in our historic College Chapel. Master of ceremonies was Dr Ga...
Posted November 11, 2024
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Awards & Scholarships 2024
An exciting evening on campus at the annual student prizegiving ceremony, where we get the opportunity to recognise our ...
Posted November 11, 2024
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Prof Michael A Conway will speak the Elphin Diocesan Assembly on the topic of ‘The Future of the Church in Ireland: Challenges and Responsibilities,’ next Monday, 11th November
Professor Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith and Culture, SPPU, will be speaking at the Elphin Diocesan Assembly on t...
Posted November 08, 2024
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Prof Michael A Conway will speak at AGM of the Association of Catholic Priests this week
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will be speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the A...
Posted November 04, 2024
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The Furrow November 2024 Edition
The latest edition of The Furrow is now available at thefurrow.ie ...
Posted November 04, 2024 - Articles
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Rev Dr John-Paul Sheridan visits Faculty of Theology at John Paul II Pontifical University in Krakow as part of Staff Mobility for Teaching Erasmus+ programme.
On October 28-31, Rev. Dr. John-Paul Sheridan, Acting Dean of Theology at St Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth...
Posted October 31, 2024
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2024 Devlin Lecture, "East of Eden: A Critique of Nostalgia", presented by Professor M. Cathleen Kaveny
Join us at the 2024 Devlin Lecture, "East of Eden: A Critique of Nostalgia", presented by Professor M. Cathleen Kaveny, ...
Starts November 21, 2024 - Public Lecture
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The Donkey, a new SPPU literary magazine, was launched last week
The Donkey, the new SPPU literary magazine, an initiative of SPPU students, was launched last week. This publication inc...
Posted October 21, 2024 - Launch
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Prof Michael A. Conway to speak at General Conference of the Clogher Clergy in Monaghan, 23rd Oct
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will be speaking to the General Conference of the Clogh...
Posted October 21, 2024 - Public Lecture
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SPPU Christmas Social - Nov 26th, 8:00pm
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, We are excited to invite you to the annual SPPU Christmas Social, taking place on Nov...
Starts November 26, 2024
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Prof. Michael A. Conway to lead workshop for Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church this coming Friday in Co Mayo
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will lead a workshop for the Synodal Pathway of the Cat...
Posted October 15, 2024 - Public Lecture
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Prof. Michael A. Conway to give talk 'All or Nothing: The Appeal of New Traditionalism' as part of the Tuam Diocesan In-Service
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will be giving a talk entitled 'All or Nothing: The App...
Posted October 07, 2024 - Public Lecture
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Research Seminar - Autumn Semester 2024
RESEARCH SEMINAR PROGRAMME - AUTUMN 2024 NB: All Seminars take place in the Sacred Scripture Room, 1:50–2:50pm, downsta...
Posted October 04, 2024 - Research
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St Kilian visits St Patrick's College, Maynooth
It was a privilege for St Patrick’s College, Maynooth to receive the relics of Saints Kilian, Colonat and Totnan yesterd...
Posted October 03, 2024
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SPPU busy at Higher Options 2024!
A busy three days at Higher Options Great to see so much interest in our programmes, be sure to reach out to us if you h...
Posted September 26, 2024 - Undergraduate
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Opening of the Academic Year Mass - Thursday 10th October
Please join us for the Opening of the Academic Year Mass in the College Chapel on Thursday 10th October. All Welcome....
Starts October 10, 2024
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Dr Matthew Minerd "Beyond Non-Being: On the Being of Human Culture" - 3rd October 17:00
Dr Matthew Minerd, Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius, will be speaking on the topic of "Beyond N...
Starts October 03, 2024 - Public Lecture
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Eco-spirituality with Xavier de Bénazé SJ
A French Jesuit, Xavier de Bénazé, visited SPPU on 19th September to speak on ecological spirituality. In a postgraduate...
Posted September 23, 2024 - Postgraduate
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Our 2024/25 student ambassador team!
Our 2024/25 student ambassador team Ready and waiting to put their best foot forward! Pictured with Caroline Tennyson &...
Posted September 20, 2024 - Undergraduate
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Prof. Michael A. Conway will be giving a talk on synodality and school, entitled 'Religious Education and School Chaplaincy in Contemporary Ireland'
Prof. Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will be giving a talk on synodality and school, entitle...
Posted September 19, 2024 - Public Lecture
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Some news from our colleagues in St Patrick’s National Seminary as they embark on a new year of study
Some news from our colleagues in St Patrick’s National Seminary as they embark on a new year of study: Bishop Alphonsus ...
Posted September 19, 2024
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Welcome to our First Years! Orientation 2024
A sunny day in Maynooth matched the high energy today, as our new first years took part in orientation. A warm welcome t...
Posted September 18, 2024 - Undergraduate
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Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture - "Equal Dignity & Agency: Catholic Social Teaching & the Lives of Women" by Prof Meghan J Clark
Join us at the Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture - this year, Prof Meghan J Clark, St John's University, New York, wil...
Starts October 14, 2024
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Welcome to our new Postgraduate students!
We were delighted to welcome our Postgraduate students today! Pictured below is Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Andrew...
Posted September 17, 2024 - Postgraduate
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Dr Tobias Winright gave an invited paper in Warsaw Poland as part of an annual Seminar on Catholic Social Teaching
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, gave an invited paper, "From Legitimate Defence to Integral Security...
Posted September 16, 2024 - Research
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Welcome to new and existing students this week!
Welcome to new and existing students this week! We look forward to seeing new & familiar faces! ...
Posted September 16, 2024
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Visit of the Relics of St Kilian to Maynooth
This October, for the first time, the sacred relics of 7th century Irish martyr, Saint Kilian, will return to his home c...
Starts October 02, 2024
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The Furrow September 2024 issue now available
The September 2024 issue of the Furrow is now available at thefurrow.ie...
Posted September 02, 2024 - Articles