World Youth Day is an unbelievable week-long spiritual journey where pilgrims from all over the world unite to share their faith. The week includes prayer, song, concerts, drama, sharing, liturgy, catechesis, and an unforgettable vigil and closing Mass with the Holy Father, Pope Francis. In 1984, Pope John Paul II invited young people from all over the world to participate in a pilgrimage at the very first World Youth Day. Since then they have been held in Argentina, Spain, Poland, US, Philippines, France, Italy, Canada, Germany, Australia, Madrid, Brazil, and Poland.

Location:

Pastoral Center, Richmond (Live)

Saint Andrew, Roanoke (Streaming)

East Vicariate–TBA (Streaming)

Click here for a flyer with details. To register: https://bit.ly/2Odod4B

Presentation at Diocesan Learning Center at Holy Trinity, Norfolk

Streaming to Pastoral Center, Richmond and Saint Andrew, Roanoke

This event is planned especially for the catechetical leaders in our diocesan parishes as an opportunity for pastoral and spiritual formation.  However, we also encourage the participation of any parish leader/staff who has worked for the church and has grappled with the challenges of parish ministry leadership, especially during the “hard times” of the church. The day ends in hope as we recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit still dwelling in the Church. Click here to register.