Made for More 2026: Say Yes. Go Deeper. Live Differently.

Join young adults from across Ireland for a day of faith, friendship, prayer, and conversation as we explore what it means to live as disciples of Jesus Christ today.

Hosted by the Carmelite Community of Whitefriar Street as part of the annual Solemn Novena in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Made for More invites you to step away from the noise of everyday life, deepen your relationship with God, and discover the life to which He is calling you.

Fr Conor McGrath
Guest Keynote Speaker

Bishop Fintan Gavin
Bishop of Cork and Ross
Principal Celebrant of the 4.00pm Solemn Novena Mass

• Inspiring keynote address by Fr Conor McGrath
• Young adult witness and testimony
• Panel Discussion & Q&A with invited guests
• Lectio Divina on the Sunday Gospel
• Eucharistic Adoration, Catechesis and Confessions
• Opportunities to meet young Catholics from across Ireland
• Solemn Novena Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin

9.30am – Registration & Tea/Coffee
10.00am – Welcome & Morning Prayer
10.15am – Keynote Address
11.00am – Break
11.15am – Young Adult Witness / Video
11.30am – Panel Discussion & Q&A with Invited Guests
12.30pm – Lunch
1.30pm – Lectio Divina on the Sunday Gospel
2.30pm – Adoration, Catechesis & Confessions
3.30pm – Preparation for Mass
4.00pm – Solemn Novena Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross

Admission is free, but registration via Eventbrite is essential.

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

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Made for More is inspired by the rich spiritual tradition of the Carmelite Order and the example of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Carmelites have sought to follow Christ for over 800 years through prayer, community, and service, learning to recognise God's presence not only in extraordinary moments but also in the silence of everyday life.

Following the example of the great Carmelite saints, this conference invites young adults to deepen their relationship with Christ, grow in prayer, and discover how God is calling them to live with purpose, faith, and hope.

Fr Conor McGrath is a priest of the Diocese of Down and Connor and currently serves as Diocesan Director of Vocations. Through his work with young people, vocations promotion, parish ministry, and digital evangelisation, he has become widely known for his engaging and practical approach to sharing the Gospel.

Drawing on his experience of accompanying young people in their faith journeys, Fr Conor speaks with warmth, humour, and wisdom about discipleship, prayer, vocation, and the challenges of living as a Christian in today's world.

You can follow his ministry on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/downandconnor_vocations

The conference will conclude with the 4.00pm Solemn Novena Mass in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross.

As Chair of the Bishops' Council for Evangelisation, Catechetics and Pastoral Renewal, Bishop Fintan has been a leading voice in encouraging and supporting youth ministry throughout Ireland. He has consistently highlighted the importance of creating welcoming spaces where young adults can encounter Christ, build community, and deepen their faith.

Whitefriar Street Church, Dublin

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Whitefriar Street Church has been a place of prayer, pilgrimage, and welcome in the heart of Dublin for almost 200 years. We look forward to welcoming you to Made for More 2026.