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"Being before God" new book launch from Dr Joshua Furnal, Lecturer in Systematic Theology, SPPU - 22nd April
Join us on 22nd April, where Dr Joshua Furnal, lecturer in Systematic Theology at SPPU, will launch his new book "Being ...
Starts April 22, 2026 - Launch
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Prof Michael A Conway publishes new poetry review in The Furrow March 2026
Professor Michael A. Conway has just published an extended review of John F. Deane’s new poetry collection, Jonah and Me...
Posted March 06, 2026 - Articles
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CAO Late Applications portal has now opened
CAO late applications can be made between 5th March and 1st May. If you are considering a degree with us, that equip...
Posted March 05, 2026 - Undergraduate
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The Furrow March 2026 Edition now available
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Posted March 05, 2026 - Articles
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Ambassadors from Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and the Charge d'affaires of Poland Visit for Campus Conversation and Historic Tour
The ambassadors from Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and the Charge d'affaires of Poland attended a Conversation...
Posted March 03, 2026 - Visiting Group
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"The Noble Vocation of Business" Philosophy Lecture with Dr John Sikorski, March 5th
Dr John Sikorski, Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame University, will give a lecture on "The Noble Vocation of Bu...
Starts March 05, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Prof Adele Reinhartz gives ITQ lecture at St Patrick's
We were delighted to welcome Prof. Adele Reinhartz, University of Ottawa, who gave the latest Irish Theological Quarterl...
Posted February 25, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Prof Michael A. Conway to lead day of workshops on religion and faith in contemporary culture
Professor Michael A. Conway will lead of day of workshops on religion and faith in contemporary culture as part of the R...
Posted February 25, 2026
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Postgraduate Open Day on March 3rd, 3pm - 6pm
📌Come visit us at the Postgraduate Open Day on March 3rd in the TSI Building between 15:00 - 18:00. Our team wi...
Starts March 03, 2026 - Postgraduate
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Coordinating Team for the forthcoming Summer School: European Humanism in the Making gather at the Catholic University of Lille (Paris)
Greetings from Paris. Members of the coordinating team - including Dr Michael Shortall - gathered this week at the Facul...
Posted February 20, 2026
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The Easter Triduum at St Patrick's College Maynooth - 2nd - 4th April 2026
Come and experience The Easter Triduum at Maynooth. All ceremonies take place in the College Chapel with musical accompa...
Starts April 02, 2026 - April 04, 2026
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"Eschatology at the Beginning of the Third Millennium" Book Launch co-edited by Danijel Uremović, PhD student at SPPU
Join us on the 25th March for the book launch of "Eschatology at the Beginning of the Third Millennium", co-edited by Da...
Starts March 25, 2026 - Launch
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"Philosophy of Will" March 12th, with Dr Anthony Jensen.
The next lecture in our Philosophy lecture series takes place March 12th, with Dr Anthony Jensen. All welcome. ...
Starts March 12, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Professor Michael A. Conway will lead a day of reflection under the title “The Horizons of Healing” for the Medical Missionaries of Mary
Professor Michael A. Conway will lead a day of reflection under the title “The Horizons of Healing” for the Medical Miss...
Posted February 17, 2026
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Daffodil Day - 12th March 11:00 Pugin Hall
Join us for a coffee morning on Thursday, 12th March, in Pugin Hall at 11:00 for Daffodil Day in support of the Irish Ca...
Starts March 12, 2026
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Dr Tom McLean will participate in workshop/seminar on Palestinian Christianity, on 13-14th February in KU Leuven
Dr Tom McLean, Faculty of Theology, SPPU will be participating in a workshop and seminar the weekend of 13-14th Feb in K...
Posted February 12, 2026 - Research
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Schola Gregoriana Maynooth presents a short concert of chant, organ, and harp at 1:10pm on Thursday 19 February 2026 in the College Chapel
Quatuor Tempora / Ember Days Schola Gregoriana Maynooth, a joint ensemble of St Patrick's Pontifical University and May...
Starts February 19, 2026
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SPPU launch new 1-year blended programme in Pastoral Supervision
A new 1-year blended programme starting September 2026 🎓 This course is delivered by world renowned expert in s...
Posted February 05, 2026 - Launch
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The Furrow - February 2026 Edition now available
The Furrow February 2026 edition is now available: https://thefurrow.ie/...
Posted February 05, 2026 - Articles
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Register now for our Postgraduate Online Information Webinar - 4th March 6pm
Learn within an international supportive community with a global reputation. Educating, Researching & making a diffe...
Starts March 04, 2026 - Postgraduate
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St. Patrick’s College Maynooth Annual Trócaire Lecture 2026
You are invited to attend the St. Patrick’s College Maynooth Annual Trócaire Lecture 2026: “Care for Creation Amidst t...
Starts March 03, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Philosophy Lecture Series - with Prof Dr Patrick Zoll S.J. - February 9th
The next lecture in our Philosophy lecture series takes place February 9th, with Professor Dr Patrick Zoll SJ. All welco...
Starts February 09, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture with Prof Adele Reinhartz - 24th of February
Join us on the 24th of February for an Irish Theological Quarterly Lecture with Prof Adele Reinhartz, University of Otta...
Starts February 24, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Rev Dr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue delivers a number of inputs on active participation, the paschal mystery and other aspects of liturgical ministry in Dominican Republic
Rev Dr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue recently travelled to the Dominican Republic where he helped the Responsible Team for the ...
Posted February 03, 2026
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"What are the rules of armed conflict? Does might make right, or ought right make might?" Prof Tobias Winright to speak on expert panel
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology (SPPU), will speak on an expert panel on Friday, 30 January, 12:30 PM, abou...
Posted January 29, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Erasmus Opportunity - (March 16–20, 2026, Pécs, Hungary) Episcopal Theological College of Pécs
For more Erasmus Opportunities, visit our dedicated page https://sppu.ie/international/... Institutional coordinator: ku...
Posted January 29, 2026
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New Micro-credentials in Catholic Healthcare Ethics & Reflective Practice and Leadership launched
We are now taking applications for new Micro-credentials in Catholic Healthcare Ethics & Reflective Practice and Lea...
Posted January 28, 2026 - Launch Postgraduate
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Prof Michael A. Conway will be keynote speaker on ‘Participation in a Missionary Synodal Church’ at an Inter-Diocesan Day
Professor Michael A. Conway, SPPU, will be the keynote speaker on ‘Participation in a Missionary Synodal Church’ at an I...
Posted January 27, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Radboud Summer School 2026 - SPPU students receive 15% discount
For more Erasmus Opportunities, visit our dedicated page https://sppu.ie/international/......
Posted January 22, 2026 - Erasmus
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It is with sadness we learned of the death of Fr Brendan McConvery CSsR, former colleague at St Patrick’s Pontifical University
It is with sadness we learned of the death of Fr Brendan McConvery CSsR, former colleague at St Patrick’s Pontifical Uni...
Posted January 22, 2026
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Apply now for summer school in Lille, France, at the premises of Université Catholique de Lille
An Amazing Opportunity! The Pontifical University is organizing its seventh summer school on ‘European Humanism in t...
Posted January 22, 2026 - Undergraduate Erasmus
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"St. Thomas Aquinas on the Beatitudes" A lecture by Fr Anton ten Klooster - February 5th, First Divinity, SPPU
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Posted January 21, 2026 - Public Lecture
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“Maurice Blondel on Social Order, Humanism, and Peace beyond War,” Prof Michael A. Conway, new research article on peace and war in the prestigious Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses
Prof. Michael A. Conway has just published a timely, research article on peace and war in the prestigious Ephemerides Th...
Posted January 21, 2026 - Articles
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Erasmus Opportunity - Summer School Tilburg 22 June - 3 July
Are you looking for an interesting Summer School this summer? Look no further. Together with Tilburg University (Outreac...
Posted January 15, 2026 - Erasmus
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Prof Winright delivers paper at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Christian Ethics in Washington, DC
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology (SPPU), delivered a peer-reviewed paper on 'Is Neutrality Immoral in the Mi...
Posted January 12, 2026 - Conference
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Current Vacancies - Lecturer in Sacred Scripture & Lecturer in Pastoral Theology
St Patrick's Pontifical University invite applications for the following positions: 1. St Patrick’s Pontifical Universi...
Posted January 07, 2026
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Professor Michael A. Conway has published the lead article in The Furrow January 2026
As we end the Jubilee of Hope, Professor Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, has published the le...
Posted January 06, 2026 - Articles
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The Furrow January edition now available
The Furrow January edition is now available on the furrow websitehttps://thefurrow.ie/...
Posted January 05, 2026 - Articles
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Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue to give talk in Washington DC, January 13th
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Posted January 05, 2026 - Public Lecture
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Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir!
Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir! Happy Christmas from all at St Patrick's, Maynooth....
Posted December 22, 2025
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A short message from Rev Dr Michael Shortall, President of St Patrick's College, Maynooth, from the College Chapel.
Watch Rev Dr Michael Shortall's message here...
Posted December 18, 2025
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Annual Maynooth Carol Service 2025
It’s official, Christmas has started! A magnificent night at the annual Maynooth Carol Service last night, bringing thre...
Posted December 18, 2025 - Carol Service
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Rev Dr Michael Shortall, President, St Patrick’s College joined with Prof. Eeva Leinonen, President of Maynooth University, today with staff of both institutions for the annual Christmas gathering.
Rev Dr Michael Shortall, President, St Patrick’s College joined with Prof. Eeva Leinonen, President of Maynooth Universi...
Posted December 11, 2025
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St Patrick’s College, Maynooth appoints new President.
St Patrick’s College, Maynooth appoints new President. Rev Dr Michael Shortall has been appointed as President of St ...
Posted December 09, 2025
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2025 - 2026 Semester One Final Assessment and Written Exam Timetable - Now Available
The Semester One final assessment and written exam timetable is now available below:Examination Schedule...
Posted December 08, 2025 - Postgraduate Undergraduate
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Stein’s Early Critique of Husserl - Philosophy lecture with Mette Lebech (Maynooth University)
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Starts December 11, 2025 - Public Lecture
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Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue joined the Come & See Inspirations podcast to discuss the up coming changes in the lectionary for the Irish Church and how Catholics in Ireland will hear the proclamation of the Word
Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, Director of Liturgical Programmes, SPPU, joined the Come & See Inspirations podcast t...
Posted December 08, 2025 - Articles
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'Defense Secretary Hegseth's approach to the use of armed force is wrong' - Prof Tobias Winright's new article in the National Catholic Reporter
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, has published 'Defense Secretary Hegseth's approach to the use of ar...
Posted December 05, 2025 - Articles
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John Scanlan Memorial Fun Run - 12th December 1:15pm
The John Scanlan memorial fun run will take place on the 12th of December, here on campus. See details below of how you...
Starts December 12, 2025
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The Origins of the Christmas Story with Prof Salvador Ryan - Education Centre, Kildare, 3rd December
🎄The Origins of the Christmas Story Prof Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, SPPU, will be givin...
Posted November 27, 2025 - Public Lecture
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American friends, colleagues and students from all at St Patrick’s
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Posted November 27, 2025
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Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue speaks at General Conference Of Priests of the Diocese of Ossory
Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue spoke at General Conference Of Priests of the Diocese of Ossory this week. Rev Dr O'Donogh...
Posted November 20, 2025 - Conference
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Dr Tom McLean spoke at the Irish Inter Church Meeting 2025
Pictured above is Dr Tom McLean, Lecturer in Systematic Theology, SPPU, who was speaking at the Irish Inter Church Meeti...
Posted November 19, 2025 - Conference
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A group of formators and representatives from dioceses and religious congregations joined academic staff at the Pontifical University on Wednesday 12 November.
A group of formators and representatives from dioceses and religious congregations joined academic staff at the Pontific...
Posted November 18, 2025
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Prof Salvador Ryan's new book "Childhood and the Irish" to be launched 1st of December
"Childhood and the Irish", a new book by SPPU faculty member Prof Salvador Ryan, will be launched on the 1st of December...
Posted November 18, 2025 - Launch
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An Taisce Green Flag Awards
An Taisce Hosts 2025/2026 Green Flag Award Results at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth An Taisce visited St Patrick’s C...
Posted November 13, 2025 - Visiting Group
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Awards & Scholarships night 2025
On the eve of our Graduation, we take time to acknowledge students who go that bit extra in their studies. Pictured at t...
Posted November 10, 2025
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St Patrick's Pontifical University Graduation 2025
The St Patrick’s Pontifical University Graduation took place on Saturday 8th November. Always a day of great celebration...
Posted November 10, 2025
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Workshop led by Sr Siobhan O Keeffe to be held at SPPU
The Centre for Mission and Ministries, St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is delighted to host a workshop led ...
Posted November 06, 2025