On Sunday, 2nd April, Palm Sunday, Bishop Fintan presented John Paul II Award Awards in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen, Co Cork. The recipients were Rachel Crowley (Skibbereen), Ciara Dennehy Castlehaven Parish), Molly Gregory Long (Skibbereen) and sisters Megan and Kassey… 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
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
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
Comunità di Sant’Egidio – Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Rome 2017
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
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
Pray for Pope John Paul II Award participants
Masses for Sunday, 2nd April and Wednesday, 5th April 2017 We ask that all Pope John Paul II Award participants are prayed for at all Masses on Sunday, 2nd and Wednesday, 5th April, to wish them well for their trip… read more
Diocese of Derry, 10th Annual Award ceremony
On Tuesday 7, February, 2017 the diocese of Derry held their 10th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the Millennium Forum, Derry City. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, and Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry presented the… read more