PRESS LAUNCH OF CATHOLIC PAPAL VISIT RADIO STATION
AT ST GEORGES CATHEDRAL, SOUTHWARK

IN THE PRESCENCE OF ARCHBISHOP PETER SMITH ON
FRIDAY 25TH JUNE 2010

Dear Gerry,

“I welcome this initiative in launching a dedicated Internet Radio Station to cover the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom in September. Not only will the various events of the Papal Visit be covered but many other aspects of the Church in England and Wales. It will also be an opportunity for many young Catholics to use their creative talent in producing the programmes.”

With every kind wish,

+ Peter
Archbishop of Southwark
Archbishops House
St Georges Cathedral

“Heart Gives Unto Heart” Papal Visit catholic radio station will trial between 14th and 20th September (during Pope Benedict’s visit to the U.K.). Gerry gives us a flavour of the type of programmes he has in store for us....

Station to promote the “Caring For Others” side of the Catholic Church

Numerous programmes, on the multi facetted work of Catholic Charities in the U.K. and worldwide.

An insight into the life, and many surprising aspects of priests and nuns.

“How To” A series of programmes explain “ How To “ run a soup kitchen, an Alpha Course, Catholic Youth Festival, a radio station ---WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

Mass three times a day featuring masses in Cathedrals, Parish Churches, Convents even on board a tanker ship at the docks

Music from Gregorian chants to rapping priests

Project Leader Gerry Coates performs a ballad which he wrote after the installation of Pope Benedict, while Jack McGoldrick from St Anselm’s School Canterbury accompanies him on flute.
Bishop Paul Hendricks says a prayer for artistic talent in young Catholic students

Gerry Coates gives keynote speech launching “Heart Gives Unto Heart” Papal Visit catholic radio station.

SEARCH FOR ARTISTIC TALENT IN CATHOLIC CHURCH....

MUSIC – Gerry wants to create an industry/outlet for talent within the church. Tells of Poetry projects and record production that is currently working on 10 Young Catholics CDs
ART – Carrying on from the great success of the Young Catholic Arts exhibition at the Edinburgh festival, He is in discussion with the St Vincent de Paul Society to tour art work around the country on an on-going basis. The Tate gallery has also contacted him offering help to encourage and promote artistic talent in youth.
Showcased below is a selection of the artistic talent which has so far been brought to light.

	Hayley Marjolin is filmed reading one of the 35 poems she submitted to the youth talent project. Gerry is in the process of publishing her own book of poems later this year. Louise Orfila (an ex student of St. Edmund’s Catholic school in Dover), sings “God is Watching” an original song she has written for her second album which Gerry also has plans to distribute through Redemptorist Publications..
	Catholic duo “Fuse” reached the final 10 of “Live and Unsigned” a competition for up and coming bands at the O2 arena on Saturday evening 10th July 2010.

	*Esther Thomas the amazing 12 year old singing the poem from* *St Anselm’s Catholic School, Canterbury - "The Faith We Plant Is the Faith That Grows"*

	A final poem “Pope Benedict is coming” (written by Elizabeth Lochran) is read before a summing up by John Toryusen Head of Catholic Youth Services for Southwark who introduces the core group for the project.

Bishop Paul Hendricks Southwark: Chair John Toryusen : Catholic Youth Services Southwark Maureen Todd : Southwark Schools Commission Louise Perry : School Chaplain St Anselm’s School Steve Hall : School Media Director St Anselm’s School Drew Downing : Broadcasts and Recordings Director Jill Bracey : Financial Director Barbara Mack ; Visual Project Development Director Gerry Coates : Project Director Tel 020 8974 6590 Email gerrycoates@blueyonder.co.uk www.gerrycoates.com www.heartgivesuntoheart.co.uk

“Heart Gives Unto Heart” Papal Visit catholic radio station will trial between 14th and 20th September (during Pope Benedict’s visit to the U.K.). Gerry gives us a flavour of the type of programmes he has in store for us....

Station to promote the “Caring For Others” side of the Catholic Church

Numerous programmes, on the multi facetted work of Catholic Charities in the U.K. and worldwide.

An insight into the life, and many surprising aspects of priests and nuns.

“How To” A series of programmes explain “ How To “ run a soup kitchen, an Alpha Course, Catholic Youth Festival, a radio station ---WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

Mass three times a day featuring masses in Cathedrals, Parish Churches, Convents even on board a tanker ship at the docks

Music from Gregorian chants to rapping priests

Project Leader Gerry Coates performs a ballad which he wrote after the installation of Pope Benedict, while Jack McGoldrick from St Anselm’s School Canterbury accompanies him on flute.
Bishop Paul Hendricks says a prayer for artistic talent in young Catholic students

SEARCH FOR ARTISTIC TALENT IN CATHOLIC CHURCH....

Catholic duo “Fuse” reached the final 10 of “Live and Unsigned” a competition for up and coming bands at the O2 arena on Saturday evening 10th July 2010.

Esther Thomas the amazing 12 year old singing the poem from St Anselm’s Catholic School, Canterbury - "The Faith We Plant Is the Faith That Grows"

A final poem “Pope Benedict is coming” (written by Elizabeth Lochran) is read before a summing up by John Toryusen Head of Catholic Youth Services for Southwark who introduces the core group for the project.

Tel 020 8974 6590
Email gerrycoates@blueyonder.co.uk
www.gerrycoates.com
www.heartgivesuntoheart.co.uk

“Heart Gives Unto Heart” Papal Visit catholic radio station will trial between 14th and 20th September (during Pope Benedict’s visit to the U.K.). Gerry gives us a flavour of the type of programmes he has in store for us....

Station to promote the “Caring For Others” side of the Catholic Church

Numerous programmes, on the multi facetted work of Catholic Charities in the U.K. and worldwide.

An insight into the life, and many surprising aspects of priests and nuns.

“How To” A series of programmes explain “ How To “ run a soup kitchen, an Alpha Course, Catholic Youth Festival, a radio station ---WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

Mass three times a day featuring masses in Cathedrals, Parish Churches, Convents even on board a tanker ship at the docks

Music from Gregorian chants to rapping priests

Project Leader Gerry Coates performs a ballad which he wrote after the installation of Pope Benedict, while Jack McGoldrick from St Anselm’s School Canterbury accompanies him on flute. Bishop Paul Hendricks says a prayer for artistic talent in young Catholic students

SEARCH FOR ARTISTIC TALENT IN CATHOLIC CHURCH....

Catholic duo “Fuse” reached the final 10 of “Live and Unsigned” a competition for up and coming bands at the O2 arena on Saturday evening 10th July 2010.

Esther Thomas the amazing 12 year old singing the poem from St Anselm’s Catholic School, Canterbury - "The Faith We Plant Is the Faith That Grows"

A final poem “Pope Benedict is coming” (written by Elizabeth Lochran) is read before a summing up by John Toryusen Head of Catholic Youth Services for Southwark who introduces the core group for the project.

Tel 020 8974 6590 Email gerrycoates@blueyonder.co.uk www.gerrycoates.com www.heartgivesuntoheart.co.uk

Project Leader Gerry Coates performs a ballad which he wrote after the installation of Pope Benedict, while Jack McGoldrick from St Anselm’s School Canterbury accompanies him on flute.
Bishop Paul Hendricks says a prayer for artistic talent in young Catholic students

Tel 020 8974 6590
Email gerrycoates@blueyonder.co.uk
www.gerrycoates.com
www.heartgivesuntoheart.co.uk