RAY COLLINS: World Youth Day Pilgrimage Update - 1 August
One of my lasting memories of the 2008 World Youth Day was the sense of joy that existed both in our diocese and in Sydney during the week long celebrations there. I distinctly recall two runners on their lunchtime jog through Hyde Park commenting on the atmosphere created by the "invasion" of hundreds of thousands of young people from across the world.
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Maitland-Newcastle pilgrims depart for Poland on day 11.
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Maitland-Newcastle pilgrims visit Pompeii and depart for Poland on day 11.
WORLD YOUTH DAY BLOG: Pilgrimage day 10
Maitland-Newcastle pilgrims walk in the footsteps of saints, all in the ancient city of Rome on day 10.
WORLD YOUTH DAY BLOG: Pilgrimage day 9
Maitland-Newcastle pilgrims visit Rome on day 9.
RAY COLLINS: World Youth Day Pilgrimage Update
The World Youth Day pilgrims from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have completed the first leg of their pilgrimage and depart for Kraków in Poland today.
WORLD YOUTH DAY BLOG: Pilgrimage day 8
Maitland-Newcastle pilgrims follow in the footsteps of Saints to Cascia on day 8.
WORLD YOUTH DAY BLOG: Pilgrimage days 6-7
Maitland-Newcastle pilgrims explore Siena and Assisi on days 6-7.