The Down and Connor Youth Commission was recently rebranded as
‘Living Youth’, in keeping with the diocese’s Living Church project.The launch of the new logo and brand was attended by Bishop Noel Treanor, Bishop Donal McKeown, Pauline Dowd, the new Diocesan Youth Director, youth workers, faith ministry workers and executive members of the Down and Connor Youth Commission.
During the launch Shaunagh McGranaghan was presented with the Papal Cross Award and Pauline Dowd, who has been in her position since September, gave an overview of the work of the commission and their plans for the future.
“Ultimately the Youth Commission aims to provide a cycle of care, which engages with our young people throughout their post primary education and beyond,” she said. “To do this we are keen to work with all of the organisations in the diocese that can help us support our young people to build the Kingdom of God. This includes our schools and youth centres, our FE colleges and universities, Youthlink, SPRED, Saint Vincent de Paul, the Queen’s Chaplaincy and the Living Church project as well as our priests and bishops.”