"Take Courage! I have overcome the world." - John 16: 33
Join the Diocese of Memphis and JMJ on a special pilgrimage to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027.
As a Diocese, we will be taking a large group of youth and young adults to Japan and ultimately to Seoul, South Korea from July 28-Aug. 10, 2027 to spend two weeks with pilgrims from all over the entire world as we grow in our faith together and experience the UNIVERSAL Catholic Church! This is a once-in-a-lifetime and truly unforgettable trip! - Fr. Gabe
Roundtrip airfare from Memphis
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
Nagasaki Extension
Free day in Seoul after WYD
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.
Depart Memphis for Japan
Flight details coming soon!
Arrive in Fukuoka, transfer to Nagasaki. Dinner
Enjoy your first full day in Japan. Visit the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument. Mass and dinner.
Attend Mass at the Urakami Cathedral befor visiting the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Musuem and Peace Park. Dinner.
Visit the Nagasaki mission house built by St. Maximilian Kolbe, then the museum of Dr. Takashi Nagai to expereience the story of his spiritual journey of peace and forgiveness.
Depart Japan for Seoul and WYD. Transfer to your lodging, prepare for WYD with your JMJ youth WYD Guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy a free day in Seoul after WYD to rest and explore the city.
Depart Seoul for Memphis. Free morning in Seoul if your flight departs later in the day.
Group transportation between the airport and your lodging upon arrival and departure.
Public transit passes issued by the WYD committee will be used in the city and region of Seoul.
Lodging details coming soon!
