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The pilgrimage was much more than travelling from one place to another. From the Shrine, to the prayerful stop at St Michael’s, and finally to St Patrick's Cathedral, every part of the day became an expression of faith and devotion to Our Blessed Mother....
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Pope Leo says restlessness is to be kept, not anesthetized. It is to be inhabited, then spent in schools and universities, in the fields and on the streets....
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Bishop Vincent echoed Pope Leo's invitation to young people: "Let us begin a journey that will lead us to the International World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027!" ...
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The motto of this year's pilgrimage was “Mary, Light of our Hope”....
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This is a special opportunity for women to walk together in prayer and fellowship while drawing closer to Christ through the intercession of Our Lady....
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Pilgrimage coordinators from dioceses, eparchies and Catholic organisations met recently through the National World Youth Day Coordinators Network, facilitated by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s National Centre for Evangelisation....
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Young people, students, teachers, families, clergy and religious walked over 23kms from 10pm on Friday evening in Blacktown, arriving in Parramatta at 7am, reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday and celebrating the joy in His Resurrection. At every stop, the pilgrims heard testimonies from young people who have...
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In the lead up to World Youth Day 2027 in Korea, a documentary team interviewed locals from the Diocese of Parramatta to understand the impact of World Youth Day Sydney 2008 for Australia’s youth and the Catholic Church. The video, produced by Korean Catholic media company CPBC, features interviews with many people in the Catholic Church in Sydney who were involved in WYD in...
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On 21 October 2025, 44 pilgrims from Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair, and friends stepped onto a plane and into a story of grace. ...