Stories of Faith for Pilgrims of Hope – Conversations About Finding Hope in Chaos and Suffering – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Come along and join us for engagement and discussion about where we find hope in the midst of chaos. The day will include a showing of  “The Boys of ’69”, a short documentary reuniting a group of former altar boys, who witnessed the outbreak of sectarian violence on the doorstep of Holy Cross church in Ardoyne, north Belfast. In addition there will be a conversation with two of those altar boys, and an opportunity for participants to explore experiences of chaos and turmoil, and the various sources of hope, and faith, that made it easier to navigate them.

Brian McKee is the director of Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre, Larne, with over 40 years of experience in teaching and youth work. He has worked extensively in conflict resolution, focusing on anti-social behavior and violence. Brian previously served as Diocesan Director of youth ministry for 10 years and chaired the National Committee of Diocesan Youth Directors in Ireland. He is a regular conference speaker and author of “Ardoyne 69-Stories of Struggle and Hope” (2020).

Séan Goan is Scripture scholar with many years of work in the areas of education and Adult Faith Development. He has studied Scripture in Rome and Jerusalem and written commentaries on the Sunday Readings and on the Gospel of John. He is a founder member of the Tarsus Scripture School.