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.
We are currently gathering pilgrims in hopes of making the pilgrimage to Seoul next August. If you are interested in joining us, please email [email protected] before Friday, July 17, 2026.
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.
