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So we’ve been in Madrid….

Published August 19, 2011 • Written by World Youth Day Filed Under: WYD, Youth

Hi Everyone, so it’s been awhile.  We’ve been having some late nights and somewhat early mornings so it’s been hard to get online.  World Youth Day officially began Tuesday evening with mass celebrated by Archbishop Antonio Rouco Varela of Madrid.  Since then, things have been a whirlwind of excitement.  We’ve received catechesis from a couple of… [Read More]

Written by World Youth Day • Published August 19, 2011

Now from Santiago de Compostela

Published August 14, 2011 • Written by World Youth Day Filed Under: WYD, Youth

Today we traveled from Leiria to Santiago de Compostela.  The bus ride was about 5 hours, but the views made it very enjoyable.  I’ve posted some of those pictures, as well as pictures from yesterday, on Picasa here: https://picasaweb.google.com/103777728917566675236/WYD?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCO3k5I7F1YSclwE&feat=directlink This morning I asked for more comments from the pilgrims, here’s what they had to say:… [Read More]

Written by World Youth Day • Published August 14, 2011

Notes from other Pilgrims

Published August 13, 2011 • Written by World Youth Day Filed Under: WYD, Youth

I asked the other pilgrims on our portion of the trip to write some of their thoughts and messages.  I’ll post more pictures tomorrow.  Here are the notes I’ve received so far: (Note: these were written on the way to Fatima) In addition to seeing the amazing sights of Portugal, I have had profound conversations… [Read More]

Written by World Youth Day • Published August 13, 2011

Busy days in Lisbon

Published August 12, 2011 • Written by World Youth Day Filed Under: WYD, Youth

  Sorry about being late on the first real update, it’s been a busy time, and we’ve finally gotten to WiFi. It’s really impossible, for me to tell you exactly what everyone has done, but it does involve at tour of Lisbon and some landmarks. I’ll let others’ remarks expand on that.  The city has… [Read More]

Written by World Youth Day • Published August 12, 2011

Intro

Published August 8, 2011 • Written by World Youth Day Filed Under: WYD, Youth

Hi Everyone! World Youth Day is almost here, and the first trips are leaving tomorrow! This site is where we’ll be doing all of our blogging, and everyone on the trip will have an opportunity. All posts will have the first name and parish of the person posting.  So check back here starting Wednesday to… [Read More]

Written by World Youth Day • Published August 8, 2011

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