World Youth Day
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." Matthew 5:7
In 2016 Youth and young adults from across the diocese of Evansville will join Pope Francis in Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day.
Who can Attend?
Any youth and young adult (ages 16-35) from across the Diocese of Evansville may register for WYD with the following exceptions:
- Minors age 18 or under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- 18 year-olds must have graduated from high school (or above applies).
- All adults must successfully complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training and complete a Criminal Background Check.
- Participants must agree to the terms of the Diocesan Codes of Conduct.
"Each minor (aged 16 & 17) must have an adult responsible for them in Krakow."
-US Conference of Catholic Bishops
-US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Itinerary & Features
July 23rd - Saturday: Depart from Evansville for Poland
July 24th - Sunday: Arrive in Warsaw. Brief tour and go to Czestochowa
July 25th - Monday: Jasna Gora ad Auschwitz
July 26th - Tuesday: Walking tour of Old Krakow; WYD Opening Mass
July 27th - Wednesday: WYD Events
July 28th - Thursday: WYD Events - Welcome of the Holy Father
July 29th - Friday: WYD Events - Stations of the Cross
July 30th - Saturday: Mass of U.S. and Vigil
July 31st - Sunday: Closing Mass with Holy Father
August 1st - Monday: Return to Evansville
Diocese of Evansville WYD Pilgrimage Includes:
July 24th - Sunday: Arrive in Warsaw. Brief tour and go to Czestochowa
July 25th - Monday: Jasna Gora ad Auschwitz
July 26th - Tuesday: Walking tour of Old Krakow; WYD Opening Mass
July 27th - Wednesday: WYD Events
July 28th - Thursday: WYD Events - Welcome of the Holy Father
July 29th - Friday: WYD Events - Stations of the Cross
July 30th - Saturday: Mass of U.S. and Vigil
July 31st - Sunday: Closing Mass with Holy Father
August 1st - Monday: Return to Evansville
Diocese of Evansville WYD Pilgrimage Includes:
- Roundtrip airfare (finalized in September 2015)
- Airport / hotel transfers from Warsaw / Krakow
- 1-night accommodations in / near Czestochowa
- Visit to Jasna Gora
- Welcome of farewell dinner (with Bishop Thompson)
- 7-night accomodations at 4-Star Hotel Swing in Krakow
- Daily breakfast in Poland (at hotel)
- Visit to Auschwitz
- Luggage tags
- WYD Registration
- Services of Dube Travel / Mazurkas staff throughout trip
Registration Information
Those wishing to attend WYD 2016 as part of the diocesan pilgrimage must fill out the official registration form and mail it, along with a deposit of $600, to the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry on or before May 1, 2014. Since WYD is several months out, spots may be available after May 1st. Those wishing to register after the initial deadline should contact Steve Dabrowski to inquire about availability of spots. Total cost for the pilgrimage is expected to be $3,600. Please click the link below to open the official WYD2016 Registration form:
WYD Registration Form
WYD Registration Form
Additional Information
Need more information?
Making the decision to join a pilgrimage this far in advance is not an easy one. It becomes even more daunting when the journey takes you overseas and comes with a pretty hefty price tag. We understand this, so we've made sure you have lots of information before you officially register.
Click here to listen to a Webinar with Chris Dube from Dube Travel and Steve Dabrowski, Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. This hour-long webinar provides more in-depth information about WYD, our travels, accommodations, and the due dates for future installments.
Click here to view a .PDF of the Webinar slideshow with Chris and Steve, It contains, in graphic form, much of the in-depth information about WYD, our travels, accommodations, and the due dates for future installments mentioned in the hour-long webinar.
Making the decision to join a pilgrimage this far in advance is not an easy one. It becomes even more daunting when the journey takes you overseas and comes with a pretty hefty price tag. We understand this, so we've made sure you have lots of information before you officially register.
Click here to listen to a Webinar with Chris Dube from Dube Travel and Steve Dabrowski, Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. This hour-long webinar provides more in-depth information about WYD, our travels, accommodations, and the due dates for future installments.
Click here to view a .PDF of the Webinar slideshow with Chris and Steve, It contains, in graphic form, much of the in-depth information about WYD, our travels, accommodations, and the due dates for future installments mentioned in the hour-long webinar.
Contact Us
Still have questions?
No worries: That's why we're here.
You can contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry via phone by callig (812) 424-5536, or you can send Steve and email:
sdabrowski@evdio.org
No worries: That's why we're here.
You can contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry via phone by callig (812) 424-5536, or you can send Steve and email:
sdabrowski@evdio.org