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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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/...

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: 📧 [email protected] | 📞 +353 (0)1 7083600 #sppu #stpatricks #maynooth #exams

Our recent ITQ Lecture with Prof. John Barton was recorded and is now available to view (see link below). We hope you enjoy it. youtu.be/l_zgLfllrS4?...

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. Applications for 2026 are now open: sppu.ie/postgraduate

Colleagues recently gathered on campus to say a fond farewell to Bill Tinley. Bill dedicated 31 years of professional life to Maynooth and led the Campus and Accommodation business unit to the successful entity it now is. sppu.ie/news-events/...

A beautiful day on campus @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

SPPU Faculty members Prof Séamus O'Connell and Dr Luke Macnamara along with four Scripture doctoral candidates (Augustine Fokchet, Cliff Fumbelo, Pauline Byrne, and Christopher Donnelly) travelled to the Pontifical University of Salamanca, Spain last week for a joint Maynooth-Salamanca meeting.

❓Thinking about CAO change of mind? Check out our CAO Info Hub and consider our BA in Theology & Arts 👉https://sppu.ie/bath-cao-info-hub Or contact Ruth or Rachel at [email protected] / [email protected] #CAO2026 #changeofmind #sppu #leavingcert

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. #masters #theology

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. Applications for 2026 are now open: sppu.ie/postgraduate

Rev Dr Michael Shortall, President of SPPU, pictured below with H.E. Ambassador Maaike van Koldam, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ireland, at a reception to celebrate the National Day of the Netherlands, King's Day. 🇳🇱 🇮🇪

Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology (SPPU), was interviewed about Catholic just war theory and the US-Israel war against Iran on BBC Ulster Radio's Sunday Sequence on 26 April. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Don't miss out! Applications closing April 30th for the following programmes: - H Dip/Dip in Youth Ministry & Spirituality - Diploma in Pastoral Ministry - Master’s in Theology (Pastoral Theology) - Master’s in Theology (Healthcare Chaplaincy) - H Dip/Dip in Pastoral Theology

Happening tomorrow! Author Joshua Furnal joins a #BookLaunch for BEING BEFORE GOD. This new book sheds light on the influence of Kierkegaard’s writings on Cornelio Fabro’s #Thomism. @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social Book: undpress.nd.edu/9780...

Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology (SPPU), was interviewed with "a group of leading Catholic scholars" about just war theory and the U.S. conflict with Iran in America magazine. Read more below www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...

Taking place tomorrow! All are welcome.

Thinking about your future options? Visit us this Saturday, April 25th, for our joint Undergraduate Open Day on campus! 📅Saturday, April 25th, 10am-2pm, TSI Building #stpatricks #maynooth #sppu #cao2026 #openday

Next week! 📚 Join us on 22 April in Renehan Hall for a special evening as Dr Joshua Furnal (Lecturer in Systematic Theology, SPPU) launches his new book. The event will feature an engaging discussion along with guest responses and conversation to follow.

Learn in your own time. Grow in understanding. Our Pastoral Liturgy programme offers an accredited foundation for those serving, or preparing to serve, at parish and diocesan level. Apply now for 2026. 🔗 sppu.ie/postgraduate

Please note Wednesday session will now take place in JPII Library Training Room E

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 23rd for a showing of Andrei Tarkovsky's film Stalker (1979), with an accompanying phenomenological and philosophical presentation by Dr. Maria Calabretto from the Institut Catholique de Toulouse. All are welcome!

Reminder of this week's book launch! Please RSVP to [email protected] @maynoothuniversity.ie #stpatricks #maynooth #maynoothuniversity #philosophy #booklaunch

St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is seeking a Lecturer in Moral Theology - Two-year Tenure Track with a view to a Permanent Position More info: sppu.ie/news-events/...

Reminder Prof John Barton, University of Oxford, will deliver the next @irishtheolquart.bsky.social Lecture on the 20th of April, 7:30pm, in an Online Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP at [email protected]. #stpatricks #maynooth #theology #publiclecture

Message to SPPU students. Classes are planned as normal on our Maynooth campus this week commencing Mon 13th April. Where individual attendance becomes an issue, supports will be offered to ensure there is no disadvantage to your learning. Check your email & Moodle for updates.

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 Jason Reed, Divine Word College Seminary, will give the next lecture as part of our Philosophy lecture series on April 23rd. All are welcome.

Join us for a Book Launch Evening, April 16th, to celebrate new works in Philosophy. 📅 Thursday, 16 April 2026 🕢 19:30 📍 Renehan Hall Followed by cheese & wine All are welcome! 📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Deepen your musical talent while enriching your understanding of the Church’s liturgy with our Master’s in Liturgical Music (MLM). Prepare for ministry as an Organist, Cantor, or Director of Liturgical Music at parish, diocesan, or national level.

Prof John Barton, University of Oxford, will deliver the next @irishtheolquart.bsky.social Lecture on the 20th of April, 7:30pm, in an Online Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP at [email protected]. #stpatricks #maynooth #theology #publiclecture

Easter Blessings of peace and joy from all at St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh go léir ó Ollscoil Phontaifiúil Phádraig, Maigh Nuad.

THIS MONTH Join us on 22nd April, where Dr Joshua Furnal, lecturer in Systematic Theology at SPPU, will launch his new book "Being before God", along with an enlightening discussion. 🎫 Please RSVP your attendance to [email protected] #stpatricks #maynooth #booklaunch #theology

Beautiful evening in Junior Garden @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie