90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEATIFICATION OF ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT

The Parish of St Peter's, Drogheda in conjunction with the Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission and the Knights of St. Columbanus are holding a special celebration day in Drogheda on Sunday 4 July 2010 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary. In order to encourage more young people to this event, special emphasis has been placed on involvement of the young people of the Diocese in this years activities.

There will be a creative arts competition involving all areas of the Creative Arts, Music of all types, Drama, Music, Art, Creative Writing, Dance are just some of the means of participation. The theme of the competition for this year will be "Martyred". All young people, as individuals, schools or parish groups from throughout the Diocese are welcome to participate.

A special "Walk of Hope" from the site where Pope John Paul II said Mass in 1979 to the shrine of St. Oliver will also take place on the same day with some fun activities planned for afterwards. Transport available subject to demand.

For further details and to register your interest please go to the new Diocesan Youth website www.adyc.ie under "Summer Attractions".