Reflections from World Youth Day
We are pleased to bring you testimonials from some of our pilgrims who attended WYD 2023. I chose to take a few minutes to myself
September 11, 2023
PORTUGAL & DIOCESE OF HAMILTON
July 28 – August 7, 2023
WORLD
YOUTH DAY
Millions of young adults came from all over the world, along with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, to celebrate WYD 2023.
World Youth Day 2023
Lisbon, Portugal
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of young people, an expression of the universal Church and a beautiful moment of evangelization for the youthful world.
Follow our pilgrims as they journey:
“Have no fear, take heart, do not be afraid.”
It is safe to say that the last three days of our experience in Portugal were arguably the most physically and emotionally draining on our
August 11, 2023
Fratelli Tutti
When Pope Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti was released, it was hard to imagine a time post-Covid in which the world he depicts could be possible. And
August 4, 2023
Making Each Day New
“From near or far, you all set out. It is very important to set out. This is how we should face our own lives, as
August 2, 2023
We have arrived!
We have arrived! No small feat to feel like you’ve truly arrived – to feel welcomed, celebrated, home, but since the Diocesan pilgrims entered the
July 31, 2023
24 hours until we embark!
It truly is an incredible thing to prepare for an international pilgrimage. Every single young person that has said yes to WYD 2023 has committed to
July 27, 2023
The main source to find information regarding World Youth Day 2023, including events leading up to Lisbon, Portugal as well as events in the Diocese of Hamilton.
© 2022-2023 | All Rights Reserved