Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry is leading this special 3 day national youth pilgrimage to Lough Derg, Co. Donegal from Friday, 21 to Sunday 23 June 2019. Described as the Ironman of pilgrimages, Lough Derg is a special place… read more
Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2019
We are delighted to announce that the Pope John Paul II Award is holding its annual pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Friday, 27 September 2019. Last year over 1,100 young people from across the country made the journey to gather… read more
Life to the Full – Radio Maria
On Wednesday, 27 March, 2019 Radio Maria Ireland Life to the Full with Eileen O’Driscoll and Joy Joyson, interviewed Pope John Paul II Award participants and parish leaders in the Diocese of Derry. The panel discussed the type of activities… read more
Student of Marist School, Berkshire, England achieves the Pope John Paul II Award
Olivia (Ollie) Bennett achieved her Pope John Paul II Award for her work in her parish of St Mary’s, Windsor, Berkshire as a pupil of Marist School, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Ollie was presented with the Gold Award by Fr Paul… read more
Diocese of Derry, 12th Annual Award ceremony – 2019
On Monday 4, February, 2019 the diocese of Derry held their 12th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the Millennium Forum, Derry City. Archbishop Grzegorz Ryś, Archbishop of Lódź, Poland and Bishop Donal McKeown presented the Pope John… read more
Innovative project by JP2 Award participants in Galway
Pope John Paul II Award participants in the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora recently produced an information leaflet on safeguarding guidance for children. The group were given an open brief to produce a child friendly safeguarding leaflet as part… read more
Diocese of Elphin, Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2018
On Wednesday, 24 October 2018 the diocese of Elphin held their Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the College of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. 53 young people from the diocese received their Pope John Paul II Award. The… read more
Diocese of Kilmore Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2018
On Thursday, 11 October 2018 the diocese of Kilmore held their Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan. Peter Harte, the Tyrone Senior Footballer was the guest speaker at this year’s event. Bishop of… 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
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