The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry is proposing an Australian pilgrimage to the Jubilee of Youth for emerging youth ministry leaders. The purpose of the pilgrimage is to support dioceses to nurture and form emerging leaders in youth ministry through an experience of formation, networking and an international youth event.
The pilgrimage will be hosted by the National Centre for Evangelisation. It will be open to pilgrims aged 18-30 years. Pilgrim acceptance is at the discretion of the NCE. The pilgrimage has a capacity of 30 pilgrims and 3 leaders. The indicative price is $9,990 per pilgrim, twin share; plus tipping and single room supplement if required. The final price and inclusions will be provided upon confirmation of pilgrimage and final itinerary.
An outline of the proposed pilgrimage is listed below. Please note:
- This itinerary is only proposed. A final itinerary will be presented upon confirmation of pilgrimage numbers.
- The itinerary and prices are based on departure from Sydney, with additional costs for alternative departures.
- Each day will include breakfast, with some days including dinner.
- Each day will include communal prayer.
Wednesday 23 July |
Travel from Australia to Rome |
Thursday 24 July |
Afternoon/Evening: Mass; early dinner and free time |
Friday 25 July |
Morning: Visit/Speaker/Presentation - Young People and Family |
Saturday 26 July |
Morning: Visit/Speaker/Presentation - Young People and Synodality |
Sunday 27 July |
Morning: Community and Mass |
Monday 28 July |
Morning: Visit/Speaker/Presentation – Young People and Culture |
Tuesday 29 July |
Morning: Visit/Speaker/Presentation – Gathering of Australians |
Wednesday 30 July |
Morning: International dialogue |
Thursday 31 July |
Morning: International dialogue |
Friday 1 August |
Morning: Forum and Colosseum |
Saturday 2 August |
Pilgrimage Walk; Evening Vigil; Sleepout |
Sunday 3 August |
Mass with Holy Father; Pilgrimage Walk |
Monday 4 August |
Morning: Travel to retreat location |
Tuesday 5 August |
Morning and Afternoon: Group Retreat and Dialogue |
Wednesday 6 August |
Travel home |
Thursday 7 August |
Arrive Australia |
Expressions of Interest:
If you would like to receive further information about this pilgrimage, please provide your details below and indicate your level of interest.
The NCE will make a decision in December 2024 on the viability for this pilgrimage. You will be notified as soon as the pilgrimage is confirmed.