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Published: October 07, 2018

How the Pope John Paul 2 Award gives focus to what young people can do in their community

Killala

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

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Published: September 28, 2018

Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2018 in pictures

Pope John Paul II Award pilgrims at Knock Shrine

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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Published: August 29, 2018

Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2018

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

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Published: April 09, 2018

VAKS – Volunteer at Knock Shrine

VAKS volunteers 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

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Published: April 21, 2017

Video – JP2 Award celebration at Knock Shrine

JP2 Award participant

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

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Published: April 21, 2017

Knock Shrine – Award celebration in pictures

JP2 Award participants from Tuam at Knockk Shrine

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

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Published: April 07, 2017

Over 1,000 celebrate 10 Years of the Award at Knock Shrine

Over 1,000 attended the 10 year celebration 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

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