Maynooth, Ireland – November 2024 - Saturday 9 November was the graduation ceremony for students who have completed their studies in Salesian Youth Ministry and Spirituality. This course is offered at St Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth, Ireland, in collaboration with the Salesian Youth Ministry Delegation of St Patrick's Province of Ireland (IRL). Diploma and Higher Diploma (HDip) certificates were given to eligible students, including lay, Salesian and religious students from other institutes, from different continents. The course takes place from September to July for full-time students, and includes summer camps for practice and a weekly practical experience in schools, parishes and projects for young people. The course can be a year, or two years for those who prefer to do it part-time.