World Youth Day brings together young Catholics from around the world for prayer, worship, fellowship and an encounter with the universal Church and the Holy Father. This pilgrimage offers young people a powerful opportunity to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in faith and return home inspired to serve and share the Gospel.
Our pilgrims will carry the prayers and support of St. Bonaventure Parish with them to Seoul—and bring the fruits of this experience home to enrich our parish community.
The distance from Calgary to Seoul is approximately 8,530 kilometres. Through our Sponsor a Kilometre to Seoul campaign, parishioners, families and friends are invited to sponsor part of the journey for $15 per kilometre.
Every kilometre sponsored helps make this life-changing pilgrimage possible for our young adults.
You can contribute in two ways:
SPONSOR A KILOMETRE
Seoul 2027 starts with one kilometre at a time. Join us on the journey!
Throughout the coming year, our pilgrims will host a variety of fundraising events. These gatherings are opportunities to support the journey, meet our pilgrims and build community as we share in the excitement of World Youth Day.
Details about upcoming fundraisers will be posted here and shared through Flocknote.
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Most importantly, we ask you to accompany our young adults in prayer.
Please pray for their preparations, safe travel and spiritual growth. Pray that their experience of World Youth Day will deepen their faith, strengthen their desire to follow Christ and bring lasting blessings to our parish community.
Follow our preparations through Flocknote, where we will share:
Whether you support the journey through prayer, sponsorship, volunteering or attending a fundraiser, your generosity and encouragement will make a meaningful difference.
Thank you for believing in our young people and helping them answer Christ’s invitation to encounter the universal Church at World Youth Day.
Please contact:
Amanda Paes
[email protected]