What is World Youth Day?
Saint Pope John Paul II announced the institution of World Youth Day in December of 1985, as an annual gathering of youth and young adults for prayer, worship, and celebration of the Catholic faith.
The event is observed annually in dioceses and every two to three years at an international gathering.
What’s Next?
The next World Youth Day is taking place August 3-8, 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the form below.
For more information on World Youth Day, please visit the official website www.wydcanada.org
Is This Pilgrimage For Me?
Participating in World Youth Day requires a certain level of personal, spiritual, and physical preparation.
To ensure a positive, safe, and enriching experience for everyone, participants are asked to carefully assess their ability to undertake an international pilgrimage of this scale.
In particular, World Youth Day involves:
- long days and a lot of walking;
- a strong ability to adapt and live in a group;
- demanding schedules;
- times of prayer, formation, and intercultural encounters;
- an attitude of openness, collaboration, and respect toward other pilgrims.
For more info on what you can expect, check out WYD Canada’s website.
WYD Interest Finder
Interested in attending World Youth Day? Undecided? Just curious? Come join our Interest Finder meeting to learn more about what the trip could look like, what to expect, and what the plan is to get us there.
