Books and Reports

Books published by the Céifin Centre are available from Veritas stores nationwide.

Who's in Charge? Towards a Leadership of Service

Edited by Fr. Harry Bohan

The question of leadership has to be one of the most critical facing us as a society right now. The Ceifin Papers 2009 aim to address the kind of vision, values and leadership required for recovery.

Family Life Today - The Greatest Revolution?

Ceifin Conference papers 2008

This publication focuses on the current state of Family Life and the changing nature of relationships between home, school and workplace - placing particular emhpasis on 'a new vision for the changing family.'

Tracking The Tiger - A Decade of Change

Ceifin Conference papers 2007

Tracking the Tiger, a Decade of Change is a selection of papers presented at the annual Céifin Conference 2007. It sets out to recall and trace what has been happening in key areas of Irish life over the last decade. It explores the influence of the economic miracle and the values which have shaped us throughout. It includes contributions from amongst others; Economist Paul Tansey, Cardiac Surgeon Maurice Neligan, Bishop Donal Murray, and Former Northern Ireland Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan.

Seeking A New Vision

Ceifin Conferences 1998-2006

This booklet was brought out to mark the 10th Anniversary of the first Ceifin Conference. It seeks to capture the essence of the nine previous conferences through a collection of summaries and soundbites selected by Fr. Martin Tierney.

Freedom: Licence or Liberty? Engaging with a transforming Ireland 2006

Edited by Fr. Harry Bohan

There is little dispute that Ireland in the 21st Century is a society in transformation. In this book Céifin has assembled a panel of distinguished speakers whose experience explores and distils that theme in challenging and provocative ways. Including amongst others: Paul Reynolds, RTE Crime Correspondent, John Quinn, Broadcaster and Author, Janet Murray, Director of the Tivoli Institute and Mary Davis, Chairperson of the Active Citzenship Taskforce.

"Filling the Vacuum" 2005

Edited by Fr. Harry Bohan

Despite our increasing prosperity, there is a growing sense of isolation and disconnectedness in Irish Society. For that reason the theme 'filling the vacuum' was chosen for this Conference. These papers from the Céifin Conference 2005 make compelling reading for those of us working towards a better society.

"Imagining The Future" 2004

Gerard Kennedy and Father Harry Bohan

This collection of papers makes for essential reading for anyone who strives for a better future, one in which self-worth takes premium over worldly gain. In a wide ranging and topical series of essays some of the more salient features of our society are critiqued and suggestions outlined for a more attractive future. Including contributions from Archbishop Diarmaid Martin, Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly and Michael D. Higgins amongst others.

"Global Aspirations & The Reality of Change - How can we do things differently?" 2003

Gerard Kennedy and Father Harry Bohan

Just imagine being transported through the revolution that Ireland has experienced in the past decade - the rise and rise in consumption, the acceleration in the pace of work and personal life, the effect of communication replacing transmission, the means overcoming the end... but despite all that, imagine that change is possible. Imagine a revolution of deceleration... This collection of papers from Conference 2003 includes contributions from Professor Mícheál O'Súilleabháin, Dr. Sinead Donnelly and Economist Jim Power amongst others.

"Values & Ethics - Can I make a difference?" 2002

Gerard Kennedy and Father Harry Bohan

What are the values that we choose to prioritise and live by? What price are we prepared to pay for ethics? Is it enough to rely on the law as the minimum standard of acceptable behaviour? Ultimately, can one person make a difference? These and other far-reaching questions are addressed in Values and Ethics: Can I Make a Difference? This book gives hope that real change can begin with committed individuals who believe passionately that shared values can become a social reality.

"Is the Future My Responsibility?" 2001

Gerard Kennedy and Father Harry Bohan

Have we become helpless in the face of change or can we manage the future? We must ask ourselves 'Have I got any responsibility for the way things are?' Including Contributions from Nobel Laureate John Hume and internatioanlly renowned wirter and broadcaster Charles Handy, this is the 4th book of papers from the annual Céifin Conferences.

"Redefining Roles and Relationships?" 2000

Gerard Kennedy and Father Harry Bohan

The need to redefine roles and relationships in a rapidly changing society was examined in many areas of modern life. Contributers include: Gearóid O'Tuathaigh, Maureen Gaffney, Kathleen Lynch and Robert E Lane amongst others.

"Working Towards Balance" 1999

Gerard Kennedy and Father Harry Bohan

There is growing consensus that corporate and market values now shape Irish society. Economic growth is synonymous with progress. But economic activity represents only one facet of human existence. Its values are not the only values that prevail in society. As we begin a new millennium, our society must be challenged to wonder what direction it is taking. Contributors at this conference included: Fintan O'Toole, John O'Donohue, Stephen Covey and Miriam Moore amongst others.

"Are We Forgetting Something?" 1998

Gerard Kennedy and Father Harry Bohan

'Romantic Ireland's dead and gone, it's with O'Leary in the grave', was the poet's cry a century ago. On the cusp of the third millennium many people fear the death of the Irish sense of community. The concept of a caring society seems well-buried in the selfishness of consumerism and mé-féinism encouraged by the phenomenon of the Celtic Tiger. These were the concerns that inspired Fr. Harry Bohan to organise a conference on the theme 'Are We Forgetting Something? Our Society in the New Millennium' in November 1998. This provocative and incisive volume also includes the views of the three chairpersons of the Conference: Marie Martin, John Quinn and Michael Kenny, and is interspersed with well-chosen poetic and spiritual reflections on the topics addressed.

Well Being and Stress in the workplace

Miriam Moore Ph.D., Published 2002

A study by Miriam Moore Ph.D.

Family Well Being - What makes a difference?

Kieran McKeown, Jonathan Pratschke & Trutz Haase

A study by Kieran McKeown, Jonathan Pratschke & Trutz Haase