Pioneer Total Abstinence Association

...an apostolate of the Society of Jesus under the patronage of the Irish Episcopal Conference

Who we are

PTAA members seek to address alcohol-related problems in society, mainly through prayer, self-denial, and the promotion of positive life-styles. Read more >>

Lenten Pledge

Thinking of taking the Pledge for Lent?

Pioneer - March 2010

Fr. Kevin Scallon, CM, Director of the St. Vincent Ministry to Priests, shares his pioneer experience to date. Read more >>

New Child Protection Policy

New Child Protection Policy for the Pioneer Association

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Latest Events

14-Mar-2010
Central Council Meeting
14-Mar-2010
Afternoon of Prayer
28-Mar-2010
Leinster Quiz Finals
24-Apr-2010
All-Ireland Quiz Finals
08-May-2010
National Ball

Welcome to the Pioneers

In launching the new website of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association I am reminded of a saying of a fellow Jesuit, Fr.Teilhard de Chardin: "The only task worthy of our efforts is the construction of the future." Over the past nine months the Pioneer Association has been looking at its purpose and place in modern Irish Society as well as its influence in various parts of the world.