With World Youth Day 2019 just one month away, pilgrims are being asked to prepare for this pilgrimage the best way possible – with prayer.
Tag Archives: World Youth Day
Young Women of Grace Meet Bishop Gainer!
by Christine Arnold, Women of Grace Regional Coordinator for Western PA
On Palm Sunday, Young Women of Grace from Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Harrisburg posed with Bishop Ronald Gainer at the celebration for World Youth Day with some 500 high school teens held on the grounds at Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
Pope Carries Own Bags on Plane to Brazil
With the humble simplicity for which he is now known, Pope Francis was seen standing in line with other passengers and carrying his own bags just before departing Fiumicino Airport in Rome today for the 12 hour flight to Brazil.
Novel New Confessionals Erected for World Youth Day
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Young people who want to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation at World Youth Day will be able to do so in ultra-modern portable confessionals that resemble a sailing ship and will sport the pope’s logo.
Vatican Launches New JPII iPhone App
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Thousands of youth who descend upon Madrid for World Youth Day later this month will have a new iPhone app, named after Blessed John Paul II, to help them keep up with events and fuel their devotions.
Vatican: World Youth Day in Madrid Will be “Significant Event”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In the final days leading up to the next World Youth Day, which will be held in Madrid from August 16-21 of this year, the Vatican has released statistics showing that nearly a half million youth are registered to attend.
Vatican Releases Message for 25th World Youth Day
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Message of the Holy Father for the twenty-fifth World Youth Day, which will be celebrated on Palm Sunday, March 28, has just been released.
Pope Urges Youth to Become “Prophets of a New Age”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Almost a half million youth were urged to become “prophets of a new age” by Pope Benedict XVI at the closing Mass of World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia.
Jesus Loves Those Who Make Mistakes
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Those who take the wrong turn in life have always been particularly loved by Jesus, because once they recognize their mistake, they are the most open to His healing message.
Pope Arrives at World Youth Day
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by 500,000 youth who lined the shores of Sydney Harbor as the Papal “Boat-a-cade” officially brought him to World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08).
