Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Young people
This month in Australia, young people from all over the world gathered for the 23rd World youth Day. They prayed, danced and celebrated their faith. The highlight was meeting the Pope. And this year, the Pope issued a full apology for child sex abuse by priests and clergymen, saying that “Victims should receive compassion and […]
Posted on 09. Jul, 2008 in Addiction, Alcohol, Depression, Faith and Justice, Health, Mental Health, Schizophrenia
Mention that someone is in ‘John of Gods’ and people usually assume that the person is being treated for an alcohol related problem. But there are many more services available there, under the ethos and philosophy of St. John of God – which is, “that people are the creation of God, with intrinsic value and […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Addiction, Alcohol
The annual Pioneer/Matt Talbot pilgrimage will take place to Knock Shrine on Sunday July 20th. Matt Talbot was born in Dublin’s inner city, he started to drink at the age of 12 and soon became an alcoholic. The story of his recovery and his subsequent sobriety has inspired people world-wide, many of whom are members […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Community, Music, Young people
The teenage years are often associated with troubled years, but one group, Urban Soul, are bringing together passionate young people who want to make a difference. Together they help urban communities with any project that they have from clean-ups to running community events. And to celebrate all the work, there is going to be a […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Crime, Working Abroad, Young people
At this time of the year many students are thinking of going over to America for the Summer to work. Some might be going with the intention of staying on. But, warns Paula Lally from Crosscare, there are serious implications for anyone caught breaking their Visa. She explained to Miriam Gormally why it is different […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Alcohol, Young people
A recent survey showed that young Irish people would like to reduce the legal drinking age to 16. This is at a time when many youth organisations are trying to find alternatives to underage drinking. Ultan McGoohan CC is currently trying to keep a Youth Café going as one of these initiatives. But Miriam Gormally […]
Posted on 28. May, 2008 in Charity, Poverty, Young people
Recently young people from all over the country were honoured for their contributions to society though the Young Social Innovators projects. It is an opportunity for people to take on projects wherever they feel there is a need. Miriam Gormally met two students Julie Dubsky and Karen Milne from Newtown school in Waterford who helped […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Charity, Community, Young people
On May 10th young people from all over the world will coordinate together to “Run for Unity.” It is an initiative of Youth for Unity, which is part of the Focolore, a group founded by Chiara Lubich to bring people together. The money raised in the run will go towards scholarship programs in developing countries. […]
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide, Young people
Suicide is something that all families and parents dread. It brings on feeling of loss as well as guilt. Unfortunately suicide rates in Ireland continue to remain high, especially amongst young adults. Miriam Gormally met Suzanne Costello from the Samaritans to find out why?
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Addiction, Alcohol, Young people
One of the most common sacrifices people make during Lent is to try to give up drinking alcohol. For some it’s the start they’ve been trying to make and Lent gives them a reason to get going, but for others who are already addicts it’s not as simple as that. Majella told Eileen Good about […]