Belfast Jesuit Centre

18/05/2026

Faith & Film: "The Tree of Life" — Thursday 28 May, 7.00-10.00pm

Following last month’s screening of "A Hidden Life", we continue our Malick journey with another richly spiritual work that invites us to look at our own lives with tenderness and wonder.

Join us for Terrence Malick’s luminous and deeply contemplative film "The Tree of Life" — a meditation on memory, creation, and the fragile beauty of being human.

The screening begins at 7pm on Thursday 28 May, followed by a short, reflective conversation. Small donation suggested.
Everyone welcome.

29/04/2026

THE CHOSEN — Friday Mornings in May & June
Starting Friday 8th May, we’ll be showing Season 1 of The Chosen each Friday morning at the Belfast Jesuit Centre.

Tea and coffee from 10.45am, episode begins at 11am sharp, followed by a short Review Examen and gentle group discussion.
We finish at 12.15pm, with the option to stay for Mass at 12.30pm.

Whether you’re curious about the series, looking for a reflective space, or simply wanting to journey with others through the Gospel stories, you’re very welcome.

Episode dates:

8 May — I Have Called You By Name
15 May — Shabbat
22 May — Jesus Loves the Little Children
29 May — The Rock on Which It Is Built
5 June — The Wedding Gift
12 June — Indescribable Compassion
19 June — Invitations
26 June — I Am He

Come and see.

To register click the link: https://forms.gle/m954XTPF4sgod4rW8

22/04/2026

On Monday evening we had the privilege of welcoming Dr Yousef Aljamal to the Belfast Jesuit Centre, in partnership with Christians4Palestine.

His quiet strength, his stories of life in Gaza, and his unwavering commitment to hope, held the room and the Zoom in a deep, attentive stillness. He spoke with courage, clarity, and a profound belief in the power of storytelling to safeguard human dignity.

We’re grateful to all who joined us in person and on Zoom for this moving and important conversation.

Read more about the evening here:

On Monday 20th April, the Belfast Jesuit Centre, in partnership with Christians4Palestine, had the privilege of welcoming Dr Yousef Aljamal: a Palestinian author, journalist, and the Gaza Coordinator for the Palestine Activism Program at the Quaker American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). Dr.....

15/04/2026

Faith & Film presents: A Hidden Life
Thursday 30th April at 7.00pm

Join us as we watch Terrence Malick’s powerful and poetic film about Franz Jägerstätter; a farmer whose quiet conscience becomes an act of courageous resistance.

This is a visually stunning meditation on integrity, love, and the hidden movements of grace.

We’ll offer a gentle Ignatian introduction and space for reflection and conversation.

All welcome - no need to register, just come along. Light refreshments provided. Small donation suggested.

14/04/2026

An Evening with Dr Yousef Aljamal

Monday 20 April, 7.00pm
Belfast Jesuit Centre — in person or on Zoom

The Belfast Jesuit Centre, together with Christians 4 Palestine, is pleased to welcome Dr Yousef M. Aljamal, Gazan Palestinian writer and academic. Dr Aljamal is the editor of If I Must Die, the recently published collection of poetry and prose by his close friend, Refaat Alareer.

During this event, Dr Aljamal will:

* reflect on Refaat Alareer’s life, witness, and literary legacy
* share from his experience as coordinator of the Palestine Activism Program with the American Friends Service Committee
* offer insight into the current realities facing Palestinian communities

We will also be providing updates on our developing Twinning links between The Latin Patriarchate and the Diocese of Down and Connor.

Attendance is available both in person and via Zoom.

For more info and to register, click the link below:

https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/an-evening-with-dr-yousef-aljamal/

14/03/2026

Always the Same and Always New
Holy Week Through Poets’ Eyes

DATE & TIME
Monday 30 March 2026

7:00 – 9:00 pm

Join us for a
reflective evening exploring Holy Week through the words of poets.
Inspired by Elizabeth Jennings’ line, “Always the same and always new,” we will listen to poems that illuminate themes of suffering, tenderness, hope, and the unfolding mystery of these sacred days.

• Guided reflection
• Listening to selected poems
• Gentle conversation
• Space for quiet contemplation

OPEN TO ALL.
Light refreshments provided. Small donation suggested.
Click the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/KPLN1TLpwtgMWS2Z6

12/03/2026

Our online Book Club is starting a new read on Wednesday 18th March, and we’re excited to dive into Tomáš Halík’s:

I Want You to Be: On the God of Love.

Many of you will remember how much we gained from our last Halík book, "The Afternoon of Christianity" and the joy of having him join us on the final evening. We’re looking forward to picking up the conversation again with this beautiful, thought‑provoking exploration of love as the heart of faith.

Halik is a Czech priest, philosopher, and sociology professor and one of today’s most respected Christian thinkers. This book is a gentle, wise invitation to see God’s love as something active, courageous, and deeply human.

Everyone is welcome to join us; whether you’ve read Halík before or are meeting him for the first time. Come along for good conversation, honest questions, and a meaningful read together.

To find out how to join, follow the link below:
https://belfastjesuitcentre.co.uk/new-book-club-read-i-want-you-to-be-on-the-god-of-love/

11/03/2026

Our next Faith & Film Night is on 26th March from 7–10pm, featuring Martin Scorsese’s Silence (2016); a visually stunning and deeply moving exploration of faith under pressure.

Set in 17th‑century Japan, the film follows two Jesuit priests who risk everything to support persecuted Christian communities and search for their missing mentor.

After the screening, we’ll have space for gentle conversation and reflection.

Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments provided. Small donation suggested.

25/02/2026

📣A quick note about our opening hours📣

Because many of our events run in the evenings and at weekends, our office isn’t always staffed during normal weekday hours. If you ring and don’t get an answer, we’re not ignoring you; we’re simply with groups or preparing for upcoming sessions.

Please leave a message or drop us an email ([email protected]) and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks for your understanding and support.