On Thursday, 10 May, 2018 seven students from the Marist School, Sunninghill, Berkshire, England who participated in the Pope John Paul II Award through the Diocese of Derry were each presented with their Pope John Paul II Award. 7 Marist… 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
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
Seven Churches of Rome – JP2 Award Walking Pilgrimage
On Sunday, 29 October to Friday 3 November 2017, 180 pilgrims from 13 dioceses throughout Ireland gathered in Rome to celebrate 10 years of the Pope John Paul II Award. The group, led by Award Patron, Bishop Donal McKeown, was… read more
A day to remember Donal Walsh and celebrate #LiveLife at Knock Shrine
A day to remember Donal Walsh and celebrate #LiveLife will take place at Knock Shrine on Friday, 11 May 2018. Reflect on what it means to Live Life! Donal’s message is to cherish life and live life. That is the… read more
Pope John Paul II Award – RTÉ Mass on Sunday
RTÉ broadcast a special Mass to mark 10 years of the Pope John Paul II Award, on their Mass on Sunday programme on Sunday, 17th December 2017 at 11:00am. Young people from all over Ireland take part in the Liturgy… read more
Diocese of Ferns launch Pope John Paul II Award
On Tuesday, 21 November 2017 the Diocese of Ferns held the launch of the Pope John Paul II Award in the diocese, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. The Award was launched by Bishop Denis Brennan, Bishop of… read more
Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora Annual Award Ceremony 2017
On Sunday, 26 November 2017 the diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora held a thanksgiving mass and their Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in St Mary’s College, Galway. 63 young people received their Pope John Paul II Award… read more
UTV reporter, Sarah Clarke fronts documentary featuring former Premiership footballer Philip Mulryne and Pope John Paul II Award participants
In light of a possible visit by Pope Francis next year to Northern Ireland, UTV news reporter Sarah Clarke will present a one hour special programme investigating today’s Catholic Church in Ireland its so-called ‘vocation crisis’, and talks to two… read more
Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Rome 2017
In autumn 2017, 181 people from 11 dioceses from across Ireland took part in our special pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate 10 years of the Pope John Paul II Award. From Sunday, 29 October to Friday, 3 November 2017 the… read more
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