Join the Pope John Paul II Award annual national pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Friday, 27 September 2019. Pilgrimage theme: ‘Life To The Full’ – Positive Friendships – Your Parish Needs You Now! Last year over 1,100 young people from… read more
JP2Award & the Irish Pilgrimage Trust. Radio Maria broadcast from Knock Shrine
Life to the Full is a weekly programme from Radio Maria Ireland. Presented by Eileen O’Driscoll and Joy Joyson, Life to the Full is a mixture of interviews and examples of people living their faith to the full and helping… read more
How the Pope John Paul 2 Award gives focus to what young people can do in their community
On Sunday, 7 October, 2018 Mid West Radio Faith Alive with Monica Morley, reports on the challenges for parishes to get young people involved in church. Monica discusses with Fr Brendan Hoban the challenge parishes face to interest young people… read more
Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2018 in pictures
On Tuesday, 25 September 2018, over 1,000 young people, who are currently participating or have received the Pope John Paul II Award, gathered on pilgrimage at Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo, Ireland. A day of participation, prayer and song Young people… read more
Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2018
We are delighted to announce that the Pope John Paul II Award is having its second pilgrimage to Knock Shrine in September 2018. At our first pilgrimage last year over 1,000 young people from across the country made the journey… read more
VAKS – Volunteer at Knock Shrine
VAKS (Volunteer at Knock Shrine) is a programme for young people over 16 years of age. VAKS is a wonderful opportunity for young people to volunteer at Knock for a weekend throughout the summer. Volunteers assist pilgrims to Knock Shrine… read more
Video – JP2 Award celebration at Knock Shrine
Highlights of the video Time: 14:15 – Opening – Liturgical Dance from Diocese of Derry Time: 23:10 – 1st Reading – Award participant from Diocese of Waterford & Lismore Time: 24:15 – Hymn – Soloist from Archdiocese of Tuam Time:… read more
Knock Shrine – Award celebration in pictures
The photographs below really capture the feelings of everyone on the day. All the young people in attendance showed great respect and reverence for the various parts of the celebration and for the very special place that is Knock Shrine…. read more
Over 1,000 celebrate 10 Years of the Award at Knock Shrine
On Wednesday, 5th April 2017, over 1,000 young people, who are currently participating or have received the Pope John Paul II Award in the last 10 years, gathered at Knock Shrine to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Award. When… read more