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By Mary Brazell, 13 October 2022 We hear the stories of four of our young adult pilgrims who attended World Youth Day in Panama in 2019. In his invitation to young people across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to…

By Francesca Merlo, 16 September 2022 Pope Francis releases a third message for World Youth Day 2022 – 2023, to be held in Lisbon in 2023, after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and urges young people to follow…

Article originally published on 24 August 2022 During the recent launch of the official pilgrimage to the 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, the Diocese of Parramatta premiered its official pilgrimage promotional video. Produced by the Diocese of Parramatta…

By Mary Brazell, 21 August 2022 “Just do it!” “Take that leap of faith!” “You will definitely not regret it!” These are some of the words of encouragement hundreds of young people from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains heard…

Article originally published on 18 August 2022 With all the excitement of the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in August 2023, here’s 10 reasons to participate in the global celebration of the youth of the Church. 1. Being…

By Mary Brazell, 21 July 2022 The Diocese of Parramatta has invited young people across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to join them on its official pilgrimage to the 16th International World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in August…

Article originally published on 28 May 2022 Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra stresses the importance of joint efforts, effective planning, and a spirit of sacrifice as plans continue to be put in place ahead of World Youth Day 2023. On Thursday…

By Devin Watkins, 27 May 2022 The press office of World Youth Day announces the 13 patron saints of WYD Lisbon to act as models for the young people who will gather in the capital of Portugal on 1-6 August…

Article originally posted 10 March 2022 Pope Francis sends a video message to young people preparing for World Youth Day 2023 set to take place in Lisbon, Portugal, encouraging them to use all their creativity to ensure it is a…