Official account for St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth. ©2026 Maynooth College CHY41, CRA number 20000066https://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mx5am6igqs2w📚 Theology and Philosophy Today: Being and Time at 100 Years Join us at St Patrick’s Pontifical University for a two-day symposium marking 100 years of Heidegger’s Being and Time. 📅 30 April–1 May 2027 🎟️ €15 incl. refreshments 🔗 Register via Eventbrite05 Oct 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5am6igqs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mx53q5znis2w🛎️ Reminder of the upcoming Irish Theological Quarterly lecture: [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Oct 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx53q5znis2whttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mx4kusbdec25Fr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Dean of Postgraduate Studies & Director of Liturgical Programmes at SPPU, has published a new article in Studia Liturgica: “The Myth of a Celtic Rite: Liturgical Identity in Early Christian Ireland.” Read more: https://sppu.ie/news-events/2026/new-publication-by-fr-neil-xavier-odonoghue-on-early-irish-liturgy05 Oct 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx4kusbdec25https://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mwnzkgtht22eAnnual lecture in Christian Philosophy with Prof Matthew Levering, University of St Mary of the Lake - October 22nd 7:30pm, Renehan Hall. Free public lecture - please RSVP at specialevents@spcm.ie. #stpatricks #maynooth #philosophy #lecture #publiclecture29 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnzkgtht22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mwnnlnhzzk25Diploma in Church Music class begin their studies https://sppu.ie/news-events/2026/diploma-in-church-music-class-begin-their-studies29 Sep 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnnlnhzzk25https://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mwbdsbjw4s2eThe grassland located to the rear of St Patrick's College is allowed to grow naturally into species-rich meadows during the summer months. We work in partnership with a local farmer who cuts the meadows at the end of the growing season, with the harvested grass baled into haylage.24 Sep 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbdsbjw4s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mwaxhwnqq22e​Rev Prof Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, Director of Liturgical Programmes, SPPU, spoke at a gathering of the clergy in the Diocese of Meath this week. More details below:24 Sep 2026 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwaxhwnqq22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mw4cg3rgns2iProfessor Michael A. Conway, SPPU, will speak and lead a discussion on “Let’s have an honest conversation about Synodality,” Adult Faith Formation, Killaloe Diocese, next Saturday, 26 September 2026, Parish Centre Ennis Cathedral, Ennis.22 Sep 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4cg3rgns2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mw3wlnwnys2iIn case you missed it, we were delighted to be part of the Maynooth850 RTÉ Nationwide programme on Monday evening. Rev Dr Michael Shortall, President of St Patrick's College spoke with Richard Downes about the history of the college and the part it now plays in the life of modern day Maynooth.22 Sep 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3wlnwnys2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvzz25awjc24Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, co-authored 'Just war in the age of AI' on September 17 in The Tablet. Read here: https://www.thetablet.co.uk/features/just-war-in-the-age-of-ai/21 Sep 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzz25awjc24https://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvznqzjp2224The next Irish Theological Quarterly lecture will take place on Thursday 15 October 2026 in Renehan Hall, with a paper delivered by Rev. Prof. Stefanos Alexopoulos, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC. All are warmly welcome. To reserve your place, please email specialevents@spcm.ie21 Sep 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvznqzjp2224https://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvzicejv5s24👋 Fáilte roimh gach duine le haghaidh an téarma nua! A warm welcome to our students both new and returning for the beginning of the new academic year. #stpatricks #maynooth21 Sep 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzicejv5s24https://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvryiw5his2a🎓Céad míle fáilte! Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome our new undergraduate students to campus for orientation.18 Sep 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvryiw5his2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvppo2nrns2aTobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, published 'How can the pope preach peace behind an armed Swiss Guard?' in US Catholic magazine on September 16th. Read here: https://uscatholic.org/articles/202609/how-can-the-pope-preach-peace-behind-an-armed-swiss-guard/17 Sep 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvppo2nrns2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvngkaq6ak2n🎓It was a pleasure to welcome our new Postgraduate students yesterday and today for orientation! The group also took part in Mass in the Lady Chapel (pictured). We wish all our new students the very best as they begin their studies and we welcome them into our community.16 Sep 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvngkaq6ak2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvn666mgzs2nSeason of Creation Mass will take place outdoors at the Marian Grotto on campus, on the 22nd of September at 12 noon. All are welcome.16 Sep 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvn666mgzs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvkz6osous2oTwo significant heritage locations on the St Patrick’s College, Maynooth campus will be open to the public as part of Culture Night 2026, Friday 18th Sept. from 16.30-18.30. Staff will be on hand to guide people through and answer any questions.15 Sep 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkz6osous2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvkfup3ruk2oTobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, delivered an invited lecture on Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas and 'Ethical Aspects of Artificial Intelligence' at the Booterstown Parish Pastoral Centre on September 14th.15 Sep 2026 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkfup3ruk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mvi2vxhcrk2uAs we look forward to the commencement of a new academic year, Rev Dr Michael Shortall, President of SPPU extends a welcome and some reflections to new and returning students. We look forward to seeing you all on campus in the coming weeks. #sppu #spcm #maynooth #stpats14 Sep 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvi2vxhcrk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mummhchuxc2bNot long now until our campus comes alive again! We’re looking forward to welcoming new and returning students to campus 🎓🤗03 Sep 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mummhchuxc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3muk3nlkvm22wRev Dr Michael Shortall, President and Lecturer in Moral Theology, SPPU, has published an article in this month's "The Furrow", entitled "The Dignity of Waiting: A Test Case for Healthcare Ethics". The article delves into the experience of waiting while ill. Access here: thefurrow.ie02 Sep 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk3nlkvm22whttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mujqv62aik2iProfessor Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith and Culture, SPPU, has just published the lead article in the September issue of The Furrow, entitled “Resistance to Synodality: Dereliction of Leadership.” Access the article here: https://thefurrow.ie/september-2026/02 Sep 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujqv62aik2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mtyac4knos24Tuesday (Aug 25, 2026) was a very full and fruitful day at this year’s British New Testament Society Conference. @bntsoc.bsky.social Read more: https://sppu.ie/news-events/2026/tuesday-was-a-very-full-and-fruitful-day-2-at-this-years-british-new-testament-society-conference26 Aug 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyac4knos24https://bsky.app/profile/stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social/post/3mtvq34zbfs2x📸Some photographs of yesterday's @bntsoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting opening day, which is being held this year at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth. A pleasure to be hosting this conference here on our campus, and we hope everyone has an enjoyable and reflective few days in Maynooth.25 Aug 2026 11:36 +0000at://did:plc:e7avcwtlitvwe5viq7bmbo35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvq34zbfs2x