World Youth Day
The next WORLD YOUTH DAY will be held in
Lisbon, Portugal July 2022
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, made this announcement at the final Mass of World Youth Day Panama.
World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide encounter with the Pope, typically celebrated every three years. This encounter can be in person on pilgrimage to the host nation, or it can be World Youth Day at Home.
You can see more information here
WYD Panama 2019 - Panama
was held from 22-27 January 2019
Events are available for viewing on demand:
- WYD 2019 - Enjoy with Shalom world TV
- Webcast schedule and videos
- World Youth Day 2019 Prayer
- Australian World Youth Day 2019 Prayer
For more information contact Ballarat Diocese Youth & Young Adult Ministry (Amanda on 5337 7125 or Noeline and Patrick on 5337 7160) or
e: youth@ballarat.catholic.org.au
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World Youth Day 2016 - Krakow
was held from 26-31 July 2016
Blessed are the Merciful, for they shall receive Mercy Matthew 5:7
World Youth Day 2016:
- Event Videos "On Demand"
- Pilgrimage photos & stories "An Unforgettable Faith Experience"
- The Pope's Homilies and Addresses
- Prayer
Our pilgrims were from Mildura, Horsham, Portland, Casterton, Warrnambool, Timboon and many of the parishes in the Ballarat city area. Pilgrims included a number of young teachers from St Joseph’s Primary and Emmanuel College in Warrnambool, and Lumen Christi, St Francis Xavier, St Thomas More and St Patrick’s Primary in Ballarat.