Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Young people
Recently up to 100 young people, representing all 26 dioceses in Ireland attended the launch of Called Together -Making the Difference. This document offers a recommended framework for how youth ministry should be carried out into the future. The launch was presented on the day by Aidan Gately and Ashleigh O’Neill, and they recently met […]
Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 in Church Teachings, Festivals, Irish - knock, Lough Derg, Croagh Patrick, Young people
This year the Knock Summer Youth Festival runs from July 23rd-26th, it is open to all people between the ages of 18-35. This is the eighth year the festival has been held and it promises to be a weekend like no other. Over the four days there will be talks, workshops, music, drama, mime, prayer, […]
Posted on 10. Jun, 2009 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Crime, Young people
The Ryan Report shocked and upset people all across the country. It raised feelings of hurt and betrayal and a desire for change. Don Mullen, an Irish humanitarian worker and journalist, wrote an article in response to the report for The Tablet. In it he looked at the impact the Ryan report has had on […]
Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Alcohol, Young people
Friday and Saturday nights in many homes are very often fraught with tension when parents suspect that their teenage children have been out drinking. What should be done, when should parents start talking about the subject? Eileen Good asked the advice of Steven Rowan, Addiction Counsellor and former Clinical Director of the Rutland Centre in […]
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Young people
This year the Micah Community, a parish-based ministry for young adults, decided to do something different for the Lenten season. They looked at a series of questions that come up in the lives of people and had a conversation around these topics. Miriam Gormally met Stephanie Birk and Fr Enhart, who had a dialogue around love. Stephanie […]
Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Alcohol, Young people
Lent is a time for moderation and after the excesses of St. Patrick’s day, moderation in alcohol is something many of us want to strive for. But few of us would think of going the extra step and becoming a pioneer. Pat Coyle met Dermot Fagan who is young, Irish and a pioneer; three things […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Addiction, Alcohol, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
‘I’m off the drink for Lent’ is something we hear at this time of year, but for those for whom that it just too difficult – drinking in moderation is being encouraged. Some people try to abstain during the week and have a drink at the week-end. Marian Rackard addiction counsellor and psychotherapist working with […]
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Alcohol, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Lent is a time for reflection and looking at our lives. It is also a time to think of the things that we could do without. And one thing that we could all reduce is alcohol. Mícheál O Muirceartaigh is a well-known football commentator who has been a pioneer all his life and this year […]
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 in Health, Young people
Hospitals can be very isolating and frightening for children. Mary O’Connor from Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) says that play can help. So as part of their plan to bring more play into hospitals they are running a national roadshow. Starting in February, they are going to bring entertainment, magic and surprises to children in […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Addiction, Media
The Internet has significantly changed our lives. Many of us use it on a daily basis, both for work and pleasure. And while for most, the experience is a positive one, but there is new research to suggest that some people are spending too much time online and that they are essentially addicted. Pat Coyle […]