In autumn 2017, 181 people from 12 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
Diocese of Kilmore Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2017
On Friday, 6 October 2017 the diocese of Kilmore held their Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan. 87 young people from the diocese received their Award Bishop Leo O’Reilly attended the award ceremony… read more
Information for those participating in our Pilgrimage to Rome
We are delighted to say 180 people from 11 dioceses from across Ireland are taking part in our special pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate 10 years of the Pope John Paul II Award. Diocese taking part 11 dioceses from the… read more
Diocese of Waterford and Lismore Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2017
On Friday, 29 September 2017 the diocese of Waterford and Lismore held their Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in SS Peter & Paul’s Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Recently appointed Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo and Bishop… read more
Diocese of Meath, Annual Award ceremony 2017
On Saturday 9, September 2017 the diocese of Meath held their annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony. Bishop Michael Smith presented the Award to 17 students from parishes in Tullamore, Kells, Athboy, Delvin and Kilbeggan in recognition of the… read more
Pope John Paul II Award at TY Expo 2017 in pictures
Pope John Paul II Award meet students from across the country at TY Expo TY EXPO 2017 took place at Punchestown Racecourse Event Centre on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th of September 2017. The Pope John Paul II Award met… read more
How the Award works – parish and community activities
The Pope John Paul II Award enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church – in the life of their community and society. It enables young people become more aware of the teaching and role… read more
Transition Year Students – TY Expo 2017
Event update Transition year students from schools in 14 dioceses running the Award met us at our TY Expo stand. We were delighted to meet everyone. See the pictures from the event: TY Expo 2017 in pictures We’re exhibiting at… read more
RTÉ Mass on Sunday
On Sunday, 2nd July 2017, Fr Michael Toomey delivered RTÉ Mass on Sunday with a congregation and singing from the Suir Valley Choir, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. The music director was Mr Billy Byrne. Young people are getting involved in our… 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