World Youth Day 2027

World Youth Day (WYD) 2027, a gathering of young Catholics from all over the world held every three to four years, will be held in Seoul, Korea from August 3 to 8 with Pope Leo. It is a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for the world. To learn more about World Youth Day, visit the official World Youth Day website here.

Join fellow Catholics from the Archdiocese of Seattle for 2027 World Youth Day.

Join us for WYD in Seoul

For Young Adults

Young adults can attend World Youth Day in Seoul with the Archdiocese of Seattle and experience this life-changing week amidst the vibrant story of Catholicism in Korea.
Registration deadline: October 15th.
Financial assistance deadline: October 1st.

For Youth Groups

 Parishes and parish families planning to bring high school youth will arrange their own groups and travel. The Archdiocese is hosting pre-events to prepare for the 2027 pilgrimage. Please complete this form so we know your plans and can connect.

High School Youth: If you are under 18 and interested in attending World Youth Day, the parishes below are accepting additional students from other parishes that are not attending WYD. Please contact them directly for more details.

Holy Spirit Church - Kent
Contact: Veronica Nava vnavajimenez@holyspiritkent.org
Our Lady of Hope Church - Seattle
Contact: Leah Stetcher lilstech89@yahoo.com
St. Thomas More Church - Lynnwood 
Holy Rosary Church - Edmonds
Contact: Elessa Kristovich ekristovich@hre-stmp.org

Please note: If you will be traveling with another parish, please be prepared to take part in any fundraising efforts, meetings, and other WYD-related events organized by that parish. This is a great way to get to know your travel group and help make the pilgrimage a success for everyone.

Join Us for a Local World Youth Day
Celebration

What does a Local WYD Day look like?
For those not attending World Youth Day in Korea - Attend our local event in the Archdiocese of Seattle. This local event will mirror events taking place in Seoul. More details coming soon.

Who should attend Local WYD?
Our local WYD event is for parish youth groups, young adult groups, as well as college-aged young adults and young families. Individuals under the age of 18 can attend with a parent or chaperone.

More information to come!
Please check this page for updates on our local WYD events.

“Take Courage! I have overcome the world.”

Jn 16: 33

Questions

Local Events

Kimberly Abadir
206-274-3175
kimberly.abadir@seattlearch.org

Local WYD Registration

Lisa Hillyard
206-382-4883
lisa.hillyard@seattlearch.org

Seoul Event

Diana Casallas Lopez
206-382-2010
diana.casallaslopez@seattlearch.org