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Published: February 21, 2020

Diocese of Derry, 13th Annual Award ceremony – 2020

Archbishop Franz Lackner

On Monday 10, February, 2020 the Diocese of Derry held their 13th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the Millennium Forum, Derry City. Archbishop Franz Lackner, the Archbishop of Salzburg, and Bishop Donal McKeown presented the Pope John… read more

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Published: November 28, 2019

Radio Maria – Parishes Engaging Youth in Kildare

Group from Diocese of Kildare & Leiglin

Hear how parishes in Kildare & Leighlin are engaging with young parishioners Seán Murphy and Muireann Beattie, Pope John Paul II Award participants in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin discuss how they have become involved in their parishes and… read more

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Published: November 15, 2019

Pope John Paul II Award launched in Diocese of Cork & Ross

On Wednesday, 12 November 2019 Cork and Ross became the 24th diocese in Ireland to launch the Pope John Paul II Award for young people. The aim of the Award is to offer a way for young people and parishes… read more

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Published: October 09, 2019

Radio Maria – Feedback from young pilgrims at the Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2019

Listen back to Eileen and Joys interview with Yvonne Rooney, Youth Pastoral Coordinator, Diocese of Derry and Tony Brennan, National Coordinator, Pope John Paul II Award. They discuss the annual Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine where… read more

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Published: October 02, 2019

Highlights and pictures from our pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2019

Pilgrimage Theme Life To The Full

Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry and Award Patron led the National Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Friday, 27 September 2019. Over 600 young people traveled from across Ireland, to participate in the third National… read more

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Published: October 01, 2019

Faith Alive, Midwest Radio – How the Award is working in the Diocese of Killala

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On Sunday, 29 September, 2019 Mid West Radio Faith Alive with Monica Morley, broadcast interviews from the Award ceremony held in the Diocese of Killala on Friday, 20 September. Hear the thoughts of young people and their parents on being… read more

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Published: September 04, 2019

Join our National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2019

Date of pilgrimage to Knock Shrine - 27 September 2019

Over 600 young people attended the National Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. Click to hear and see the full story in pictures and soundbites here. Join the Pope John Paul II Award annual national pilgrimage to… read more

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Published: September 01, 2019

Knock Shrine Youth Leadership Programme

Leadership programme

Are you passionate about exploring your faith and handing it on to younger generations? Make a difference to the lives of young people and the church. Parish Youth Leadership Development Training Course This new programme aims to provide young adults… read more

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Published: August 14, 2019

Elma Walsh #LiveLife Foundation

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Elma Walsh is a native of The Kerries, Tralee, Ireland and has lived her life in the local area. Sadly her son Donal was diagnosed with Osteo Sarcoma when he was twelve years old and they travelled a journey no… read more

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Published: July 13, 2019

How young people are helping their parishes & society. Shalom World | Into The Light

Watch how a ministry transforms the lives of teenagers from “me culture” to “we culture”! Shalom World ‘Into The Light’ Into The Light’ featuring The Pope John Paul II Award Over the last 12 months or so Shalom World TV… read more

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