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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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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
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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
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Job Opportunity - Laudato Sí Officer (Part Time)
Trócaire are currently seeking a Laudata Sí Officer (part time). For more details and to apply, please visit https://app...
Posted August 30, 2024
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Fr. Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Lecturer of Systematic Theology, SPPU, recently completed his defense (viva) of his STD (Doctor en Sagrada Teología ) thesis
Fr. Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Lecturer of Systematic Theology, SPPU, recently completed his defense (viva) of his STD (Doc...
Posted August 29, 2024
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Our colleague, Bill Tinley, is gearing up to take on Carrauntoohil on 21 September in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research
Our colleague, Bill Tinley, is gearing up to take on Carrauntoohil on 21 September next. The climb, in aid of Breakthrou...
Posted August 29, 2024
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CAO Available Places 2024 opens this Thursday, 12:00
CAO Available Places 2024 opens this Thursday, 12:00, and closes 19th September, 11:00. CAO Available Places provides a...
Posted August 27, 2024 - Undergraduate
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Best of luck to all Leaving Cert students receiving results today!
Best of luck to all Leaving Cert students receiving results today!...
Posted August 23, 2024
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Special Issue on the Future of Systematic Theology
The Irish Theological Quarterly continues to be a leading voice in theological studies. In August, SPPU theologian Dr. ...
Posted August 14, 2024 - Articles
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Chapel Tour - 20th September 16:00 & 17:30 - Culture Night 2024
Join Dr John-Paul Sheridan, lecturer here at SPPU, on a tour of the iconic nineteenth century College Chapel, from the h...
Starts September 20, 2024
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The Season of Creation Lecture - Developing EcoSpirituality to hope and act in creation - a public lecture by Fr Xavier deBenaze SJ
The Season of Creation Lecture - Developing EcoSpirituality to hope and act in creation - a public lecture by Fr Xavier ...
Starts September 19, 2024 - Public Lecture
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Last Chance to apply for our Master's programmes
Last Chance Alert! The deadline for our Master's programmes is fast approaching. Applications close August 2nd. Contac...
Posted July 31, 2024
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Tobias Winright, Prof. of Moral Theology, presented a paper at the summer meeting of the Ecclesiastical History Society this week
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, presented a paper, "The Ethics of War in the Catholic Church from Gaudium ...
Posted July 25, 2024 - Conference
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Fr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue’s latest contribution to PrayTell blog
Fr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Lecturer in Systematic Theology at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is a regular ...
Posted July 10, 2024
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Staff and students of SPPU were delighted to partake in a summer school at the Catholic University of Lille, France from 1st - 5th July
Staff and students of SPPU were delighted to partake in a summer school at the Catholic University of Lille, France from...
Posted July 05, 2024
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Declan Marmion and Salvador Ryan's 'Reforming the Church: Global Perspectives' secures first place in the Future of the Church category at the Catholic Media Association 2024 awards
Following on from receiving the first place award in Theology at the Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) 2024 Excel...
Posted July 02, 2024
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The Furrow July/August 2024 Edition
The July/August 2024 edition of The Furrow is now available at https://thefurrow.ie/...
Posted July 01, 2024
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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 June 27, 2024
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Prof Michael A Conway will give an input and lead a workshop on ‘Spiritan Mission Today,’ as part of the Spiritan Chapter 2024
Professor Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, will give an input and lead a workshop on ‘Spiritan...
Posted June 24, 2024
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Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, presents paper at conference on "Religious Dynamics in Contemporary Conflicts" at The Armed Forces’ Chaplaincy Centre, Swindon.
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, presented a paper on "The Catholic Ethics of War and Peace from Gaud...
Posted June 20, 2024