In light of a possible visit by Pope Francis next year to Northern Ireland, UTV news reporter Sarah Clarke will present a one hour special programme investigating today’s Catholic Church in Ireland its so-called ‘vocation crisis’, and talks to two… 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
Pilgrimage to Rome – Programme
Pilgrimage programme for those taking part in the Pope John Paul II Award pilgrimage to Rome is detailed below and is divided by dioceses. The pilgrimage takes place between Sunday, 29 October 2017 and Friday, 3 November 2017. Dioceses taking… read more
Record your experience of your pilgrimage to Rome
We’re calling out to all Pope John Paul II Award participants taking part in this special pilgrimage, to record each day of their pilgrimage in words and photographs. We will publish their writings and pictures on the Award website and… read more
Award Dioceses – call to bring water to Rome from the Holy Well
Pilgrims from 11 dioceses from the north, south, east and west of Ireland taking part in this special pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate 10 years of the Pope John Paul II Award. The dioceses are representing over 25,000 young people… read more