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Published: December 20, 2016

Making young people visible in their church, community & society

Killashinch Church, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin

The following is taken from an article published in 2014 by The Irish Catholic. Written by Nicola Byrne, who at that time was a first year college student from the parish of Graiguecullen/Killeshin, in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin…. read more

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Published: December 14, 2016

Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, 7th Annual Award ceremony

Kildare and Leighlin Award ceremony 2016

On Friday 2 December, 2016 the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin held their 7th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the Church of the Holy Family, Askea, Carlow. A total of 295 young people from throughout the diocese… read more

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Published: December 09, 2016

Statement of the Winter 2016 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

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It was great to see The Pope John Paul Award being discussed at the Autumn 2016 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, which concluded on 7th December, 2016. The Award was discussed under… read more

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Published: December 04, 2016

How the JPII Award is working in the Achonry Diocese – Faith Alive, Mid West Radio

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Monica Morley, (Mid West Radio, Faith Alive 9am – 10am) reports on how the Pope John Paul II Award is working in schools and parishes throughout the Diocese of Achonry. Award participants from St Attracta’s Community School, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo… read more

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Published: December 02, 2016

Diocese of Galway, Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2016

On Thursday 24th November, 2016 the diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora held their 6th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the Chapel of St. Columbanus, NUI Galway. Canon Michael McLoughlin, Diocesan Administrator, presented the Award to 19… read more

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Published: December 01, 2016

Diocese of Elphin, Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2016

Scoil Mhuire, Roscommon Award recipients

On Thursday 24 November, 2016 the diocese of Elphin held their Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in the College of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. 86 young people received the Papal Cross, Gold, Silver and Bronze Award. The ceremony… read more

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Published: November 25, 2016

Archdiocese of Tuam, Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2016

Award recipients, Convent of Mercy, Tuam, Co. Galway.

On Thursday 17 November, 2016 at our Lady’s Basilica, Knock, Co. Mayo, Archbishop Michael Neary gathered to celebrate and recognise the contribution of over 350 young people from all over the Archdiocese of Tuam at the annual presentation of the… read more

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Published: November 25, 2016

Diocese of Achonry, 1st Pope John Paul II Award ceremony

Achonry Pope John Paul II Award receipients from St Attracta's, Tubbercurry

On Monday 21 November, 2016 the diocese of Achonry held their 1st Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in St Nathy’s College, Ballaghderreen, Co. Roscommon. 19 Award recipients Bishop Brendan Kelly presented the Award to 19 students from secondary schools… read more

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Published: November 20, 2016

Diocese of Cloyne, 4th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2016

Cloyne Diocese Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony 2016

On Wednesday 19 October, 2016 the diocese of Cloyne held their 4th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in Mallow Community Youth Centre, Co Cork. 101 Award recipients 101 young people from the diocese and neighbouring diocese received the… read more

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Published: November 15, 2016

The genius of the John Paul II Award – Bishop Fintan Monahan

Bishop Fintan Monaghan, Diocese of Killaloe

Bishop Fintan Monahan, Bishop of Killaloe, recently presented young people from across the diocese of Killaloe with their Pope John Paul II Award at the diocese 2016 Award ceremony. Bishop Monahan made some great observations, offered words of encouragement to… read more

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