World Youth Day
Seoul 2027
What is World Youth Day?
World Youth Day (WYD) is a vibrant and transformative event where young people from all corners of the globe come together in fellowship with the Pope. This gathering serves as a Catholic pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, and a powerful demonstration of the vitality of the universal Church.
Established by Pope John Paul II in 1985, World Youth Day aims to unite young Catholics in a shared experience of faith, culture, and community. Held every two to four years, this international gathering takes place in a city selected by the Pope, who is always present to lead and guide the event.
Photos from WYD2023 - Lisbon, Portugal
Details of the Clogher don Óige Pilgrimage
Open to 18-30 year olds (must be 18 at time of travel)
Limited Places (20 available)
Dates: TBC - circa. 24th July - 11th August 2027
Price: TBC €2300-2500 (flight prices not yet available)
Open to 18-30 year olds (must be 18 at time of travel)
Limited Places (20 available)
Dates: TBC - circa. 24th July - 11th August 2027
Price: TBC €2300-2500 (flight prices not yet available)
Photos from our Young Adult Pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth 2025
What Makes Seoul Special?
The 2027 World Youth Day will be the first to be held in South Korea and the second in Asia, following the historic gathering of young people in Manila, Philippines, in 1995.
Korea's Catholic history is rich. Pope John Paul II visited in 1984 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Korean Catholic Church, during which he canonised 103 Korean martyrs. Korea's Catholic history has been long and complex, including an intense century-long persecution that resulted in many martyrs for the faith. Today, the faith is thriving in South Korea.
Expected Scale
The organisers are expecting around 400,000 participants.

Before the Main Event: Days in the Dioceses
The Days in the Dioceses will take place from July 27 to August 2, 2027. This is a meeting that precedes the week of World Youth Day and consists of the integration of young people from all over the world into the parish communities of dioceses in Korea. During these days, the pilgrims will be able to get to know the region and culture, as well as the local Church.

Registration & Interest Form
Planning to attend? We're beginning to gather information about those from our diocese who are interested in this pilgrimage experience.
If you are interested in attending World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, please submit the form below:
*On some devices, the form might not display properly. If this is the case CLICK HERE.
The 2027 World Youth Day will be the first to be held in South Korea and the second in Asia, following the historic gathering of young people in Manila, Philippines, in 1995.
Korea's Catholic history is rich. Pope John Paul II visited in 1984 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Korean Catholic Church, during which he canonised 103 Korean martyrs. Korea's Catholic history has been long and complex, including an intense century-long persecution that resulted in many martyrs for the faith. Today, the faith is thriving in South Korea.
Expected Scale
The organisers are expecting around 400,000 participants.

Before the Main Event: Days in the Dioceses
The Days in the Dioceses will take place from July 27 to August 2, 2027. This is a meeting that precedes the week of World Youth Day and consists of the integration of young people from all over the world into the parish communities of dioceses in Korea. During these days, the pilgrims will be able to get to know the region and culture, as well as the local Church.

Registration & Interest Form
Planning to attend? We're beginning to gather information about those from our diocese who are interested in this pilgrimage experience.
If you are interested in attending World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, please submit the form below:
*On some devices, the form might not display properly. If this is the case CLICK HERE.
