CdÓ's New Youth Director

James McLoughlin returns home to Clogher!

James McLoughlin has started as our new Director of Youth Ministry. James is no stranger to Clogher don Óige as he's one of our 'originals' (a.k.a. he's been around since the beginnings of CdÓ, a.k.a he's really old!)

James was a pilgrim on our first journey to World Youth Day... way back in Cologne, Germany in August 2005.

Staying involved through his years at university James was often a pilgrimage leader, and was always willing to lend a hand at any other CdÓ events. James, who recently got married to the wonderful Catherine, has spent the last number of years working for the Kenelm Youth Trust in the Archdiocese of Birmingham in England.

"I'm really looking forward to getting back home to work in the diocese with Clogher don Óige," says James. "I have many happy memories of Church growing up: from altar serving and singing in the choir in Saint Mary's in Pettigo; to the school and parish community in Saint Joseph's, Ederney where I received the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. This solid formation of faith was developed through my years in Saint Michael's College, Enniskillen, and through my involvement with CdÓ in my late teens and ever since! I can't wait to get to work to build on the great work of CdÓ and see what new possibilities and opportunities are available for the Young Church of Clogher."

We wish James all the best as he begins his work with us here at CdÓ!