Welcome to The Pope John Paul II Award
The Pope John Paul II Award is dedicated to the memory of the late
Pope John Paul II whose love of young people was so profound.
The Award was launched by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland His Excellency Most Rev Dr Giuseppe Lazzarotto on 7th November 2006.

If you are aged between 16 and 18 and living or going to school in the Diocese of Derry, The Pope John Paul II Award will enable you to become more actively involved in the life of your parish and community. Religion is not just for learning, nor a list of rules designed to stop you doing what you want. Religion is for living and through taking an active part in your church and community you will experience the contentment and fulfilment that comes from serving others, especially those in great need... >> Read More
Pope John Paul II Award
The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them...
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Message from the Bishop of Derry
The purpose of this initiative, ‘The Pope John Paul II Award’ in this diocese is to enable young people to live their faith and to witness to that faith lived out in the parish community...>> Read More
Latest News
On 25th January this year the first 126 young people to complete the Pope John Paul II Award received their medal and certificate from His Eminence Cardinal Sean Brady and Patron of the Award, Bishop Seamus Hegarty....
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PDF Downloads
Download the Award Handbook
Download pdf of the Application Form
Download pdf of the Record Card
Download pdf of the Presentation Guidelines
Download pdf of the Presentation Template
Contact Us
Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre
The Gate Lodge
2 Francis Street
Derry
BT48 7DS
Tel: 028 7126 4087
Fax: 028 7126 9090
admin@thepopejohnpauliiaward.com