The 1st batch of the WYD pilgrims from the Church of the Visitation, Seremban left for Amsterdam, Holland enroute to Krakow, Poland from the KL International Airport (KLIA) at 8.45am. They were Jason, Audrey, Ronnie, Cassy, Jimi, Justin, Daniel, Raymond, Soloman and Father Lawrence Ng, CDD. Father George Harrison together with parents and family members of the pilgrims were at the airport to bid them bon voyage. The journey to Amsterdam is about 12 and half hours flight and at 10.20pm Malaysian time (4.20pm local time in Amsterdam), they arrived safely. They will transit in Amsterdam for 5 hours before taking a connecting flight that will last 2 and half hours and expected to arrive in Krakow today, 19th July at 4.40am Malaysian time (10.25pm local time in Krakow). They will be in Krakow till the 6th of August, 2016 participating both in "Days in the Diocese" and the actual World Youth Day (26th July to 31st July, 2016).
Departure - KLIA (8.45am, Msian time)
The 2nd batch of pilgrims - Aaron, Ashwin, Gabriel and Theresa will leave at a later date to join the rest for the actual World Youth Day.
What is World Youth Day?
World Youth Day (WYD) is a Catholic event for youth celebrated on Palm Sunday each year at the diocesan level, and every few years at an international location. It was founded by St John Paul II in 1984, and has since spanned generations of pilgrims. World Youth Day is more than just a meeting drawing thousands or even millions of young people. WYD is a testimony of a living Church that is continually being renewed. Youth are the protagonists of this meeting of faith, hope and unity. The main goal of WYD is to let youth know about the message of Jesus Christ, in the context of a joyful meeting of the Pope, young people and leaders of the Church. It is also true that through young people of faith the young ‘face’ of Jesus is shown to the world. This year the youth of the world gather again, this time in Krakow, Poland. Krakow is where St John Paul II was Archbishop before his election to the papacy. World Youth Day in Krakow will celebrate John Paul’s vision for young people, renewed again with the presence of Pope Francis.
