At a time when families have been huddled together, the film is a beacon of light to remind families that there is authentic power in family prayer, says Fr David Guffey.
“We filmed in the months leading up to it and from the day [Pope Francis] arrived. That is captured and the highs and lows, the anticipation and the preparation for the event and then Croke Park and the days in the RDS and the papal mass” – Ciara Nic Chormaic.
“It is lovely to see young people engaging with their faith and Lough Derg adapting to the times to a certain degree as well.”
‘Sister India’ recounts the story of Sr Loreto Houlihan, a 91-year-old Irish missionary, who has spent 70 years teaching in India.
The birthplace of Jesus is a city in crisis, mainly because of severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government.
Ireland has moved on, people have moved on and sometimes that comes as shock – Crosscare Migrant Project.
Missionary priests who left over celibacy tell their stories in television documentary which was directed by the wife of one of the 13 ex priests interviewed.
Sr Orla Treacy IBVM from Bray is principal of the Loreto Secondary School in Rumbek which has grown from 35 students to 183 since it opened in 2008.
Róisín Seoighe entered song competition after viewing ‘Kids Behind Bars’ which gives an insight into the plight of vulnerable and destitute children in the Philippines.
85 year old Redemptorist missionary from Fossa has been tirelessly serving the people of northeast Brazil for over 55 years.
Former president, Mary McAleese, presents “the story of a great Irish monk” who “literally changed the fate and faith of Europe” in the dark ages.
“Similar to how 'One Million Dubliners' offered an exploration of Irish attitudes towards death, so Knock the Film will explore Irish attitudes towards religion.”
Newstalk radio documentary looks at the plight of children with special needs abandoned because their families don't have the means to take care of them.
“A huge honour for us to appoint such a distinguished and respected public figure to our staff at St Mary's.”
