WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023

The purpose of World Youth Day is three-fold: 

1. Putting Trust in the Young
   World Youth Day brings together young adults from the four corners of the world as a strong reminder of the strength and confidence the young contribute to the Church today.
2. Gathering Together
   World Youth Day is not simply a gathering for the young people of the world, but a time to put trust in the world's youth, a calling for the world's youth to come together as one people.
3. Meeting the International World on a Human Level
   It is still a marvel in this the 21st Century to exchange with others and to be a part of an international experience. International events are stir much hope but also many fears (increase in fundamentalism, nationalism and other new conflicts). The Church and Christians themselves have a role to play in preventing the development of these fears, and aid each person in finding their way and discovering hope.

Date: July 25th - August 7th, 2023

Age: To participate in this pilgrimage, you must be at least 18 years old by July 1, 2023, and at most 35 years old. The only exception to this is parish youth coordinators. 

Excused Absences: The pilgrim is responsible for speaking with their professors and/or employers in order to secure excused absences. The Diocese is NOT responsible for excused absence requests.

Questions?: Call or email the Youth Office. We would be glad to visit with you! Registration is NOW open! 

Parish Leaders: If you would like further details and/or a presentation for your high school youth or college students, please let us know! We would love to share our experiences at World Youth Day in Krakow in 2016 for a glimpse into what to expect for Lisbon 2023.