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This dynamic and prayerful gathering will involve expert speakers, sharing faith experiences and conclude with Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork & Ross, at Knock Basilica . For those attending places can be booked for €20, and the event will be held in the Youth Village here at Knock Shrine.
09:30am – 10:30am: Registration
Tea/Coffee & Breakfast, with music by Elation Ministries
10:30am – 10:45am: Opening Prayer & Welcome with Elation Ministries
10:45am – 11:15am: Keynote Address: “Dare to Hope” with Fr Conor McDonough
Location: Main Event Marquee at Knock Youth Village
11:15am – 11:30am: Workshop Overview
11:30am – 1:30pm: Workshops take place in various locations
1:30pm – 3:00pm: Lunch & Free Time
3:00pm – 3:50pm: Panel Discussion
“Living Hope” – With Fr Conor McDonough, Bishop William Crean, Hannah Keogh & Austin Burke
3:50pm – 4:30pm: Preparation for the Eucharist with Elation Ministries
Location: Main Event Marquee at Knock Youth Village
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Celebration of the Eucharist in Knock Basilica
Chief Celebrant & Homilist: Bishop Fintan Gavin
– Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork & Ross
Engage in a variety of inspirational and thought-provoking workshops
11:30am – 12:30pm: Workshop 1 takes place
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Workshop 2 takes place
For details of workshop topics and locations, please see below:
Bishop Alan McGuckian and Br. Simon Fernandes
Wondering what God wants for your life? Join us for a practical workshop that will help you tune into God’s voice, make decisions with confidence, and find real purpose in your everyday life.
Location: The Taize Room at Knock Prayer Centre
Eoin McCormack and Angela Agito
How to Speak About Your Faith” is an interactive workshop that uses role-play to help you share your beliefs with confidence and authenticity.
Inspired by Pope St. John Paul II’s call to propose—never impose—the faith, this session will equip you to navigate real-life conversations with clarity, charity, and courage.
Location: The HUB at St Joseph’s
Jane Mellett and Róisín Alexander
Take a reflective journey through time at the Creation Walk, exploring the wonder of the universe and the beauty of God’s creation.
Along the way, faith meets science as we encounter the “divine spark” present in all of creation.
Location: The Creation Walk (begins at the Knock Museum car park)
Lorraine Buckley and Sheila Kelleher
Let’s explore together how God’s Word can guide and inspire us.
Discover how Scripture can lead us to live a life rooted in hope and purpose.
Location: Knock Prayer Centre – Room 2
Fr Conor McGrath
In this workshop we’ll explore how the Sacrament of Reconciliation offers not only forgiveness,
but a pathway to authentic freedom and deeper relationship with God and others.
Whether you’re a regular at confession or haven’t been in years, come experience reconciliation as a gift that meets you exactly where you are.
Location: Chapel of Reconciliation
Fr Columba Jordan
Take time to reflect on what it truly means to serve others as Jesus did
— with compassion, humility, and a heart open to everyone – especially to those who are struggling or living on the margins of society.
Location: St Johns Welcome Centre – Room 2
Elation Ministries
Spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, guided by prayer and music, is a quiet yet powerful encounter with His real presence. In the stillness, prayer becomes a conversation of the heart—sometimes through words or song and sometimes in silent adoration. As we sit before Him, we are gently drawn into His peace, our burdens lightened, our hearts opened, and our faith renewed. It is a sacred pause in which we simply rest in His love, listen, and let Him lead us deeper into His grace.
Location: The Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Gerken Donnelly and Sr Catriona Cavanagh
Discover the sacred beauty of praying the Rosary in this practical workshop, where you’ll learn how to enter deeper into meditation on the life of Christ through Mary’s intercession. Experience how this powerful prayer invites grace, peace, and spiritual renewal into your daily walk with God.
Location: St Josephs Chapel
The keynote address will be delivered by Fr Conor McDonough OP , a Dominican friar, currently engaged in doctoral research at the University of Galway.
After studies in science and theology, he worked as a teacher, before entering the Order of Preachers in 2009. He teaches theology at the Dominican studium in Dublin’s north inner city, and has a particular passion for telling the story of Irish Christianity in all its richness.
Fr Conor McDonough OP will dive into the theme of the day — Dare to Hope. He will explore how we can hold onto hope even when life feels challenging, and how to live with purpose, courage, and faith in a world that often feels uncertain.
Elation Ministries will provide the backdrop for the day through vibrant music, praise, and worship. This passionate group is dedicated to sharing the Good News through song, creating an atmosphere of joy and celebration. True to their name, Elation serves with energy, enthusiasm, and a deep desire to inspire faith through music
Knock Shrine
Ireland's International
Eucharistic and Marian Shrine,
Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo,
F12 Y226, Ireland
