New Youth Ministry

Posted on 16. Jul, 2019 in Christian Values, Young people, Youth

Terry Howard SJ speaks to Pat Coyle about setting up a young adult ministry in Belfast in collaboration with the Diocese of Down and Connor. He is currently full-time chaplain at Ulster University and has previously worked with Slí Eile Young Adult Ministry in Dublin. He talks about the importance of taking things slowly and […]

Using Music To Spread The Word

Posted on 03. Oct, 2013 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Music, Youth

The 2 founders of Elation Ministries Seán Feeney and Paul Keogh both talk about their faith and their motivation and love for music and using it as a means to serve and spread the Good News. Elation Ministries are a highly acclaimed group who aim to bring the Gospel to people through music and song. […]

The Pope’s Children

Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 in Spiritual, Youth

David McWilliams talks with Ian Poultan about the values of The Pope’s Children, referring the baby boom that coincided with Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland.

YMCA

Posted on 12. Jun, 2007 in Community, Relationships, Youth

YMCA Ireland is a cross denominational organisation committed to actively responding to local, youth and community needs.  World wide YMCA is in 120 countries with a membership of 30 million.  Ken Rue is director of the Dublin Branch and he told Eileen Good about the organisation in Ireland – she first asked him if the […]

Youth Focolare

Posted on 15. Nov, 2006 in Faith and Justice, Relationships, Youth

In a time when we hear about the emergence of a valueless society, where young people live only for themselves, the Youth Focolare are a group whose goal is unity and harmony in society.  Miriam Gormally met Kate O’Brien and James Lynch, two young people who work with the Youth Focolare and asked them what […]

The Ploughing Championships

Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Environment, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Youth

The diocese of Kildare and Leighlin will, for the first time have an exhibition stand at the World Ploughing Championships in Grangeford, Tullow, Co Carlow from Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th September 2006.  The theme is to reach out to people and let them know about the various ministries, services and initiatives in the diocese […]