The National Science and Ecclesiology Museum is now open for June, July & August. Free admission, see more details below!

Dr Tom McLean, Lecturer in Systematic Theology at SPPU, recently attended the Mount Angel Institute at Mount Angel Abbey (MAI) in Oregan where a week-long Fellowship of Scholars gathered to focused on the theme of “Liturgy and the Senses.” Read more here www.mountangelabbey.org/monastery/ne...

🛎️ Applications close August 15th Our Higher Diploma in Theological Studies is ideal for those seeking to enhance teaching qualifications, as a gateway to further study in areas like Chaplaincy, Pastoral Ministry or academia or pursue formal theological education Apply here sppu.ie/courses/high...

Prof Tobias Winright, SPPU, has published an article reflecting on his experience having participated at the Nobel Laureates Global Assembly hosted in Rome by the Vatican last week. Read more: www.catholicmoraltheology.com/p/a-dangerou...

📚🎉Congratulations to Dr Joshua Furnal, lecturer in Systematic Theology here at SPPU, whose book "Being before God" was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Theological Studies category of the 2026 Catholic Media Association Book Awards.

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Congratulations to Joshua Furnal! 🎉 BEING BEFORE GOD received an Honorable Mention in Theological Studies at the 2026 Catholic Media Association Book Awards! 📚✨ #CMABookAwards Read more: undpress.nd.edu/blog...

Prof Tobias Winright's article in the latest edition of America Magazine www.americamagazine.org/short-take/2...

ICE killing in Maine raises the question: Why do the police shoot so many people in their cars?

As a former law enforcement officer and police ethics instructor, I worry that the number of deadly police shootings at vehicles is increasing before our eyes.

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Rev. Dr JP Sheridan attended the Third Annual G.R.A.C.E. Colloquium at Boston College hosted by the Roche Centre for Catholic Education. He delivered a paper titled, 'Forming Witnesses in a Fragmented World: Reimagining Catholic Teacher Identity through the Lens of the Global Compact on Education.'

We welcomed Austrian Ambassador Melitta Schubert to SPPU, on 9th July. As part of Ireland’s EU Presidency, Kildare is twinned with Austria. The ambassador was able to explore the connections between SPPU & Austria. #maynooth #sppu #spcm #stpatricks #austrianembassy #eupresidency

SPPU is honoured that our colleague Prof Tobias Winright is participating in the Rome Global Nobel Assembly 14-16 July working to the Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace. sppu.ie/news-events/... globalnobelassembly.org/programme #sppu #maynooth #globalnobelasembly #vatican

SPPU was delighted to participate in the FUCE Summer School, European Humanism in the Making of Peace, at the Catholic University of Lille. Dr Michael Shortall contributed to the programme and was joined by Kate O'Connor and Oisín Raymond #FUCE #univatholille #UCSIA #Peace #SPPU

The National Science and Ecclesiology Museum is now open for June, July & August. Free admission, see more details below!

Dr Carl Scerri, Lecturer in Systematic Theology, SPPU, has just published ‘A Catholic Hölderlin? An alternative reading by Guardini and Przywara’ in the peer-reviewed journal Literature and Theology. Read the full article here: academic.oup.com/litthe/advan...

A Catholic Hölderlin? An alternative reading by Guardini and Przywara

Abstract. It is common to associate Friedrich Hölderlin with Martin Heidegger. The latter not only contributed to the twentieth-century revival of interest

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“The Salamanca Archive: A Story of Irish Exile & Return, 1592-1642” launches in the Russell Library Read more: sppu.ie/news-events/...

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Pontifical University and National Seminary.

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Prof. Michael A. Conway has just published ‘Discernment and Decision-Making in a Synodal Church’ in Beyond Certainty: Reimagining Faith in a Changing World, a Festschrift dedicated to Rev. Dr. René Camilleri, Faculty of Theology, the University of Malta.

Applications close 30th June - don't miss out! Learn more about our Master's in Philosophy options and apply now for 2026 at sppu.ie/postgraduate. #stpatricks #maynooth #masters #philosophy

"Spirit of the word – Leo’s liturgical moment" a new article by Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, Dean of Postgraduate Studies, SPPU, features on the cover and within the latest edition of The Tablet. Read the full article here www.thetablet.co.uk/features/spi...

Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, was interviewed by William Crawley on the Sunday programme on BBC 4 radio about Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas and just war theory. The interview begins at 25:34. www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...

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William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

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New 1 Year Blended Learning (in-person & online) Programme from St Patrick’s Pontifical University starting September 2026 Professional Certificate in Pastoral Supervision Applications close 30th June Visit sppu.ie/courses/professional-cert-in-pastoral-supervision to find out more including FAQ.

Applications close 30th June - don't miss out! Learn more about our Master's in Theology options and apply now for 2026 at sppu.ie/postgraduate. #stpatricks #maynooth #masters #theology

Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, published an article about Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas and just war theory in America magazine. www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-re...

Did Pope Leo actually reject just war theory? Unpacking what ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ said about the doctrine

‘Magnifica Humanitas’ asks: Is just war theory still relevant?

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Exhibition Launch in the Russell Library, St Patrick's House @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie The Salamanca Archive: A Story of Irish Exile & Return Date: 17 jun • 18:30 • Free, ticket required www.eventbrite.ie/e/exhibition...

Exhibition Launch - The Salamanca Archive: A Story of Irish Exile & Return

Co-curated by Dr Laura Francis (MU Dept. of Spanish & Latin American Studies) with Sarah Timmins & Simon Sultana Harkins (MU Library, SC&A)

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Interested in Philosophy? Learn more about our Master's in Philosophy options and apply now for 2026 at sppu.ie/postgraduate Develop critical thinking, clear communication, and confident decision-making. #stpatricks #maynooth #masters #philosophy

Dr John-Paul Sheridan attended the Passau Network Meeting on Religious Identities at the University of Passau. He was one of twenty academics from Europe to take part in this collaboration.

Interested in studying Theology? Our programmes equip the learner with the skills to make a real difference and to leave the world a better place. Learn more about our Master's in Theology options and apply now for 2026 at sppu.ie/postgraduate.

Our president Michael Shortall is in Zagreb, Croatia, at the yearly assembly of FUCE - the European Federation of Catholic Universities. Read more: sppu.ie/news-events/...

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Dr Luke Macnamara OSB, Dean of Theology at St Patrick's Pontifical University, recently spoke to the Irish Catholic about Theology and Scripture. Read the article here: www.irishcatholic.com/theology-off...

Our Pastoral Liturgy programme offers an accredited foundation for those serving, or preparing to serve, at parish and diocesan level. Deepen your appreciation of the Church’s liturgical life and strengthen your formation in the heart of Catholic theology. Apply now 🔗 sppu.ie/about/facult...

Watch this space! We were delighted to welcome RTÉ on campus last Friday. Pictured in St Joseph’s Square, is the President, Rev Dr Michael Shortall, being interviewed by Richard Downes assisted by Janet and Paul from the RTÉ Nationwide team.

🎶Develop your Church and Liturgical Music skills with our music programmes at St Patrick's! Find out more info at sppu.ie/courses or get in touch with us - we are always happy to help. Applications close 31st of May for non-EU and 30th June for EU.

Best wishes to our students with your upcoming summer assessments! Need support? The PU Office is here to help: 📧 puoffice@spcm.ie | 📞 +353 (0)1 7083600 #sppu #stpatricks #maynooth #exams