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WYD Seoul

St. Michael Youth Ministry, Livermore
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About the Pilgrimage

"Take Courage! I have overcome the world." - John 16: 33

Join St. Michael Youth Ministry and JMJ on a special pilgrimage to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027.

Overview

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Overview

Inclusions

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This Pilgrimage Includes:

  • Roundtrip airfare from San Francisco (SFO)

  • JMJ Youth Guide assistance from arrival to departure

  • Hotel Lodging

  • Breakfast Daily

  • WYD Meals: lunches and dinners during WYD events by vouchers or similar system (determined by the WYD committee)

  • Group Airport Transfers (see details below)

  • Public Transportation

  • Daily Mass

  • WYD registration and fees (up to $250)

  • Seoul Walking Tour

  • Days in the Diocese

  • Day Trip: Busan

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This Pilgrimage does NOT Include

  • Gratuities are not expected in Korea. However, tipping your guide is appreciated.

  • Travel Insurance. To add insurance, click on the insurance link once you register.

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1. Seoul

Seoul, South Korea

2. Busan

Busan, South Korea

Day 1

Tuesday, July 27, 2027
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Departure Day

Depart San Francisco for Seoul

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Flight

Flight details coming soon!

Day 2

Wednesday, July 28, 2027
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Arrival Day

Arrive in Seoul. Transfer to Days in the Diocese.

Day 3 -6

Thursday, July 29, 2027 - Sunday August 1, 2027
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Days in the Diocese

Spend the days before WYD with a local host parish. Participate in spiritual, cultural, and service activities together with local parishioners.

Day 7

Monday, Aug 2, 2027
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Arrival Day

Depart your DID host parish and transfer to your lodging in Seoul. Meet your JMJ youth WYD Guide, and prepare for WYD.

Day 8

Tuesday, Aug 3, 2027
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Opening Mass

Seoul walking tour including historical, cultural, and spiritual highlights of the city. World Youth Day opening ceremonies and Mass this afternoon with the Archbishop of Seoul.

Day 9

Wednesday, Aug 4, 2027
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WYD Festival

Morning Catechesis, which generally includes talks, testimonies, music, a teaching by a Bishop, and Mass. Afternoon World Youth Day Cultural Festival event options around the city.

Day 10

Thursday, Aug 5, 2027
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Welcoming the Holy Father

Morning Catechesis, which generally includes talks, testimonies, music, a teaching by a Bishop, and Mass. Afternoon welcoming ceremony with our Holy Father! Evening concert on the main stage.

Day 11

Friday, Aug 6, 2027
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Stations of the Cross

Morning Catechesis, which generally includes talks, testimonies, music, a teaching by a Bishop, and Mass. Afternoon World Youth Day Cultural Festival event options around the city. Evening Stations of the Cross.

Day 12

Saturday, Aug 7, 2027
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Overnight Vigil

Morning Mass in the city, then pilgrimage walk to the chosen vigil site. Spend an evening in prayer with our Holy Father and sleep out under the stars.

Day 13

Sunday, Aug 8, 2027
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Closing Mass

Wake up this morning to a new day! Morning Mass with the Pope followed by the announcement of the location of the next World Youth Day! Pilgrimage walk back to your lodging. Free evening.

Day 14

Monday, Aug 9, 2027
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Busan

Day trip to Busan! Visit the second-largest (but more relaxed) city in South Korea. Busan lies on the Sea of Japan and is filled with historical and modern significance.

Day 15

Tuesday, Aug 10, 2027
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Departure Day

Depart Seoul for San Francisco. Free morning in Seoul if your flight departs later in the day.

Transportation

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Group Airport Transfer

Group transportation between the airport and your lodging upon arrival and departure.

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Public Transportation

Public transit passes issued by the WYD committee will be used in the city and region of Seoul.

Lodging

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Seoul Lodging

Lodging details coming soon!

Meet Your Guide

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Details will be posted here prior to departure