Registration for the K&L pilgrimage to the 2011 World Youth day in Madrid is underway. Pilgrims (17-35yr olds) need to register interest before 17th Sept 2010.
The History of World Youth Day
This video recounts the origins of World Youth Day which goes back to international youth meetings in Rome in the 1980s and the leadership of Pope John Paul II.Â
WYD 2011 volunteers train to aid disabled
In the preparation for the visit of 10,000 youth with disabilities coming to Madrid for the 2011 World Youth Day, volunteers are receiving special training as helpers for the handicapped.
Benedict XVI in dialogue at WYD event
At an event to mark the 25th World Youth Day, Benedict XVI responded to three questions from young participants. Watch a video of the exchange.
K&L pilgrimage to WYD 2011 information meetings
Three information meetings on the planned diocesan pilgrimage (for 17-35yr olds) to the 2011 WYD in Madrid which take place in� the diocese in April 2010.
2011 World Youth Day Website launched
The English language version of the official website for the 2011 World Youth Day, which will be hosted by the Archdiocese of Madrid, is now available.
Memories of preparing for and celebrating WYD 08
In this podcast a young Australian student shares her memories of the events leading up to last summer’s World Youth Day in Sydney and looks forward to Madrid 2011.
Recalling Sydney WYD 08 one year on
One year on from World Youth Day 2008, Bishop Anthony Fisher, the coordinator of that event, examines some of the lasting and unexpected consequences….
25th Anniversary of World Youth Day Cross
On 22 April 2009, Pope Benedict marked the 25th anniversary of the consignment of the World Youth Day cross by John Paul II to young people of the world.
Pope Benedict addresses Madrid Youth
Madrid is hosting World Youth Day in 2011. Pope Benedict gave an address to young people of the Archdiocese of Madrid, who are in Rome to receive the World Youth Day cross.


23. Aug, 2010 





