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 to sit outside the Sanctuary in Fatima to journal my thoughts and experience thus far. I expected it to be a moment of quiet reflection

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 pilgrims, and yet, the spiritual awakening that took place for our participants was undeniable. Heading into the last few days our young people were plagued with

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 yet, despite language barriers, cultural differences and political conflicts that exist amongst nations, the world has truly come together as one family united in Christ

“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 a journey to be traveled, making each day new.” These words spoken by Cardinal-Patriarch Clemente at yesterday evening’s WYD Opening Mass perfectly describe the experience

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 sacred village of Fatima, we have truly known what it feels like to arrive. This town has greeted us with open arms, and we have

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 the physical, spiritual and emotional preparation, requiring us to give everything, every comfort, and every plan over to God and whatever the Spirit has in