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World Youth Day 2027: Seoul, S. Korea
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The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston invites all young adults (ages 18-39) to join us for a pilgrimage to WYD 2027 in Seoul, S. Korea, from July 30-August 10, 2027. This 10-day trip includes visits to Mirinae Holy Ground and Chon Jin Am (two sites from the life of St. Andrew Kim), several guided tours in Seoul, and the WYD experience.
The trip costs $3,866 per pilgrim, not including air travel.
All pilgrims are asked to pay a deposit of $500 to register for the trip. Spaces are limited! Register by May 31, 2026 to reserve your spot! The Archdiocese will help pilgrims who wish to fundraise to support this trip.
This trip is only open to young adults who will be age 18-39 as of July 30, 2027.WYD 2027: Sneak Peek Meeting
The next World Youth Day will be held in Seoul, S. Korea, in August 2027, and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is hosting a trip! All young adults (ages 18-39) are invited to join in an online meeting on March 10 at 7:30 pmto get a sneak peek at our plans for attending WYD 2027.Register for the meeting online here: WYD Sneak Peek MeetingMore information about the pilgrimage below.
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- What is World Youth Day?
- What happens at World Youth Day?
- Why Seoul?
- When/Where is WYD 2027?
- What is the WYD Theme?
- Itinerary for the Archdiocesan Young Adult Trip
- What is the cost?
- How do I sign up?
- Support
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What is World Youth Day?World Youth Day is an event that was initiated by St. John Paul II in 1985 and is meant to gather Catholic young people from around the world for several days of prayer, catechesis, and community. The event typically occurs once every 3 years, and the location moves each time so that pilgrims can visit new parts of the world. The pope always attends along with many bishops, priests, and religious from around the world. World Youth Day typically attracts anywhere from 500,000 to 2 million young people from all over the globe. It is a true experience of the universal Church.
The last World Youth Day was in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2023.
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What happens at World Youth Day?What happens at World Youth Day?
There are several key activities that happen within the World Youth Day event.
- Morning Catechesis Sessions: In the mornings during World Youth Day, gather with young people who speak your language for catechesis sessions led by bishops, priests, and popular Catholic speakers. These sessions include music, testimonials, Mass, and other devotions.
- Free Time to Explore: World Youth Day moves locations with every offering as a chance for young Catholics to immerse themselves in a culture that is not their own. An important part of the WYD trip includes free time to explore the local city and learn more about the host country.
- Way of the Cross with Pope Leo: During every World Youth Day, the pope leads WYD pilgrims in a meditation on the Stations of the Cross. This meditation usually includes a reenactment that reflects the culture of the host country. The cross used in this meditation is an icon of World Youth Day.
- Walking Pilgrimage: On Saturday of WYD, participants embark on a true pilgrimage by walking anywhere from 7-15 miles to arrive at the site for the Overnight Vigil. The hike is a moment of physical exertion that unites the modern-day pilgrims with pilgrims of Jesus day who would walk to Jerusalem for various feasts, especially the Passover.
- Overnight Vigil: With all 500,000 to 2 million pilgrims in one place, the overnight vigil is a true experience. Pilgrims from all over the world first meet for a moment of prayer with Eucharistic adoration, led by Pope Leo, followed by a night under the stars.
- Closing Mass with Pope Leo: On Sunday morning, join Pope Leo and your fellow pilgrims for the closing Mass of World Youth Day. This is celebrated on the same field from the overnight vigil.
World Youth Day is a moment of encounter with the universal Church. It is truly a blessed experience that every young person should embark upon! Please join us!
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Why Seoul?Pope Francis chose Seoul, S. Korea, as the site of the next World Youth Day event at the end of the previous event in Lisbon in 2023. There are many reasons to travel as pilgrims to S. Korea. All pilgrims attending the trip with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will be guided through our pilgrimage company, Verso Ministries, in learning more about the history of the Catholic Church in Korea. We will learn more about the Korean saints and martyrs, especially St. Andrew Kim and his companions. The Catholic Church came to Korea through the work of lay missionaries. We will visit many sites that have played an important role of the Catholic Church developing in this country. Korea's story of the Catholic faith is very unique, and we can't wait to learn more along the way.
Here's some thoughts from Catholic Speaker, Meg Hunter-Kilmer: WYD in Seoul-Meg Hunter-Kilmer
Here's the letter from Pope Francis inviting the young people of the world to Asia: Invitation of the Holy Father | WYD Seoul 2027
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When is WYD 2027?The next World Youth Day will be: August 3-8, 2027
Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Trip: July 30-August 10, 2027
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston trip offers a few extra days to visit the Mirinae Holy Ground and Chon Jin Am, two important sites in the life of St. Andrew Kim.Where is WYD 2027?
Seoul, S. Korea
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What is the WYD Theme?
"Take Courage! I have overcome the world." -John 16:33
Pope Francis chose John 16:33 as the theme for World Youth Day Seoul 2027. This verse, spoken by Jesus to his disciples at the Last Supper, reminds us of the irrevocable truth that despite the challenges of the world, Christ has already conquered fear, sin, and death. It is a call to hope and courage rooted in faith in the resurrection—not a passive optimism, but a bold confidence grounded in the living presence of Christ.
Young people across the globe today are confronted with a wide range of challenges, including conflicts, economic hardship, and an uncertain future. Thankfully, at WYD Seoul 2027, they can receive the joy of becoming the “salt of the earth and the light of the world.” Through their encounters with one another they will experience unconditional love, thereby gaining the strength to be sent back out into the world as “pilgrims of hope” and “courageous missionaries,” boldly putting into practice the joy of the Gospel they have discovered.
From WYD Main page here: Theme | WYD Seoul 2027
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Itinerary for the Archdiocesan Young Adult TripThe Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is working with Verso Ministries to offer a trip to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, S. Korea. The full details, including the itinerary, are available through Verso's website. Please click the link below to learn more about the trip.
www.versoministries.com/archgh-wyd
On the Verso Website, find more information about the trip including:- Trip Overview
- What’s Included
- Itinerary
- Accommodations
- Pricing
- Led By (Group Leaders)
- Flights
- More Details
- FAQs
- Link to Register (with a $500 deposit)
Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Trip: July 30-August 10, 2027
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What is the cost?The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s trip, including trips to Mirinae Holy Ground, Chon Jin Am, several guided tours in Seoul, and the WYD experience, will be held July 30-August 10, 2027, and costs $3,866 per pilgrim, not including air travel.
Pilgrims must pay a deposit of $500 to register for the trip. The remaining balance due can be paid in monthly or quarterly installments. All pilgrims must be paid in full by March 31, 2027. The Archdiocese will help pilgrims who wish to fundraise to support their attendance on this trip.
This trip is only open to young adults who will be age 18-39 as of July 30, 2027.
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How do I sign up?Registration is being hosted through our pilgrimage company, Verso Ministries.Please click here to register: www.versoministries.com/archgh-wydPilgrims must pay a deposit of $500 to register for the trip. Register by May 31, 2026, to reserve your spot!
Make sure to sign up for the SNEAK PEEK meeting on March 10th at 7:30 pm online.Register for the meeting online here: WYD Sneak Peek Meeting
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Make a DonationPlease consider making a donation to support young adults who are signed up for the trip to WYD in 2027! Please consider helping our young people encounter Christ through this special pilgrimage in 2027!Please text the keyword WYD2027 to the number 41444 to give!If you're supporting a particular pilgrim, please add that pilgrim's name in the "Note" section.
Thank you for supporting Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston!
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