Saturday, 14 August 2010

The diocese is privileged to be able to send three young people to act as media officers to the papal events. Laurence and Jess Taylor, and Jordan Pitt were picked for this exciting task. 

They will be liaising with local and national media as well as producing regular updates to the website before, during and after Pope Benedict's visit.

Today, we introduce Laurence and Jess:

My name is Laurence Taylor. I am nineteen years old and am currently an F.E. student on a music performance course in Manchester. I will be acting on behalf of Salford diocese as a youth communications officer for the papal visit in September. I have been given this privileged position through my involvement with Salford Cathedral where I have been head altar server for many years. I am very much looking forward to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and hope I will do justice to the position.

We are sure you will Laurence!

My name is Jessica Taylor and I am seventeen years old. I am currently studying for my A levels at Stretford Grammar School. I have been selected as one of three youth communications officers to cover the Papal visit through my involvement within Salford Cathedral and the wider community of the diocese. I am very much looking forward to this unique opportunity to fulfil such a privileged and exciting role.