Message from the Bishop of Raphoe

The Pope John Paul II Award initiative offers young people a setting in which to practise their faith and get involved in their parish community. It helps them to shape their own lives. "To a large extent, from the time of our youth, we are whatever we want to be. We are, so to speak, the work of our own hands." - Pope Benedict XVI.

People do want the youth of their parish to be involved. Our Diocesan Pastoral Team has heard this request repeated many times as they listened to people throughout the Diocese.

Nowadays it is not easy for young people. A lot of the goodness and religious sentiment in their hearts is stifled by pressure from their peers. The support offered by the Pope John Paul II Award structure provides an opportunity where young people can get involved in the life of the parish and the Church. The young, as much as grown-ups and the elderly have a lot to offer, and oftentimes with more enthusiasm and energy. I encourage them not to miss this opportunity and I thank all who have made it possible.

Beannacht Dé oraibh

+ Philip Boyce
Bishop of Raphoe

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