Join hundreds of young Catholics from New Zealand on an unforgettable faith journey to Seoul, South Korea!
Our Pilgrimage will be a 14-day pilgrimage taking place from Wednesday, 28 July – Wednesday, 11 August 2027.
World Youth Day (WYD) is a global gathering of young people from across the Catholic Church, centred on encountering Christ, one another, and the wider Church.
Held every few years in a different international city, WYD is more than an event – it’s a pilgrimage. Young people come together to pray, celebrate their faith, and experience the unity of the worldwide Church.
What began in the 1980s as a simple invitation from Pope Saint John Paul II quickly grew into something much bigger. Hundreds of thousands of young people responded, revealing a deep desire for connection, purpose, and faith. In response, WYD was formally established as a continuing global celebration of young people and the Church.
Pope Leo is expected to be at the 2027 event. So too will Archbishop Paul.
You can find out more on our World Youth Day website:
Applications close Saturday, 31 October. Follow the link below to apply – please note you will need contact details for two character references (one of which is ideally your parish priest), and provide a brief description (200 words or less) why you are excited to join the WYD pilgrimage. You will also need a valid passport by the time of the pilgrimage (but don’t need one to apply).
World Youth Day 2027 application form
For more information, contact Susilo Kentjana at s.kentjana@cadw.nz.
Watch this video from Pope Leo inviting young people to World Youth Day:
Also check out this invite from Archbishop Paul: