In 2023 Fr. Neil O'Donoghue presented on the future of Faith formation in Ireland for the Mater Dei Academy lecture series .

This past Easter Sunday Mater Dei Academy was featured on Shalom World TV's 'Into the Light. ’ The documentary explains how Mater Dei Academy, the first classical Catholic secondary school in Ireland, provides a unique education centered on faith and classical learning. Founded in 2020 by like-minded parents, Mater Dei emphasizes the holistic development of students, focusing on body, mind, and soul. Their classical curriculum, infused with Catholic virtues, aims to cultivate