Jubilee of Youth – Emerging Youth Ministry Leaders Pilgrimage

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
Afternoon: Basilica - St Mary's and St John's
Evening: Dinner

Saturday 26 July

Morning: Visit/Speaker/Presentation - Young People and Synodality
Afternoon: TBC
Evening: Free

Sunday 27 July

Morning: Community and Mass
Afternoon: TBC
Evening: Free

Monday 28 July

Morning: Visit/Speaker/Presentation – Young People and Culture
Afternoon: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Evening: Dinner

Tuesday 29 July

Morning: Visit/Speaker/Presentation – Gathering of Australians
Afternoon and Evening: Opening Mass (St Peter’s)

Wednesday 30 July

Morning: International dialogue 
Afternoon and Evening: Cultural Activities

Thursday 31 July

Morning: International dialogue 
Afternoon and Evening: Cultural Activities

Friday 1 August

Morning: Forum and Colosseum
Afternoon and Evening: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Circus Maximus) and Cultural Activities

Saturday 2 August

Pilgrimage Walk; Evening Vigil; Sleepout

Sunday 3 August

Mass with Holy Father; Pilgrimage Walk
Evening: Dinner

Monday 4 August

Morning: Travel to retreat location
Afternoon: Location visit and experience
Evening: Dinner

Tuesday 5 August

Morning and Afternoon: Group Retreat and Dialogue
Evening: Dinner

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.

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