World Youth Day 2023 Pilgrimage
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for the youth world. Although its Catholic identity is clearly evident, WYD opens its doors to everyone, no matter how close to or distant from the Church they are.
It is celebrated at the diocesan level on Palm Sunday, and every two, three or four years as an international gathering in a city chosen by the Pope, with the presence of the Holy Father. It brings together millions of young people to celebrate their faith and sense of belonging to the Church.
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Bishop’s Itinerary TBD
| DAY | DATE | MEALS | ACTIVITY |
| Tue | 7.25 | Depart home for Portugal | |
| Wed | 7.26 | BLD | Arrive in Lisbon, transfer to Days in the Diocese location |
| Thu | 7.27 | BLD | Days in the Diocese activities |
| Fri | 7.28 | BLD | Days in the Diocese activities |
| Sat | 7.29 | BLD | Days in the Diocese activities |
| Sun | 7.30 | BLD | Days in the Diocese activities |
| Mon | 7.31 | BD | Transfer to Lisbon lodging, prepare for WYD |
| Tue | 8.1 | BD | Lisbon Walking Tour, WYD Opening Ceremonies & Mass |
| Wed | 8.2 | BLD | Morning catechesis*, WYD Youth Festival events |
| Thu | 8.3 | BLD | Morning catechesis*, WYD Youth Festival events, Papal Welcoming Ceremonies |
| Fri | 8.4 | BLD | Morning catechesis*, WYD Youth Festival events, Via Crucis |
| Sat | 8.5 | BLD | Pilgrim Walk, Papal Prayer Vigil |
| Sun | 8.6 | BLD | Closing Mass, Pilgrim Walk, Free evening in Lisbon |
| Mon | 8.7 | BD | Day Trip: Fatima |
| Tue | 8.8 | BD | Depart to LIS airport for return flight |
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