"Take Courage! I have overcome the world." - John 16: 33
Join the Diocese of Des Moines and JMJ on a special pilgrimage to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027.
Roundtrip airfare from Des Moines
JMJ Youth Guide assistance from arrival to departure
4-Star 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
Gratuities are not expected in Korea. However, tipping your guide is appreciated.
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Depart Des Moines for Seoul
Arrive in Seoul. Transfer directly to the Uijeongbu Diocese for four days of encounter with the local church.
Spend the days before WYD with a local host parish. Participate in spiritual, cultural, and service activities together with local parishioners. One special event tentatively scheduled with this diocese is a visit to the DMZ.
Depart your DID host parish and transfer by train to your lodging in Seoul. Meet your JMJ youth WYD Guide, and prepare for WYD. There may be time for a partial walking tour of Seoul this afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Experience the woven contrast of ancient and modern on a walking tour of Seoul. Highlights include one of the Joseon Dynasty palace grounds, walking through the Hanok Village of Insadong, and praying in the Myeongdong Cathedral.
World Youth Day opening ceremonies and Mass this afternoon with the Archbishop of Seoul.
WYD offers three mornings of Catechesis beginning this morning. Catechesis generally includes talks, testimonies, music, a teaching by a Bishop, followed by Mass. After lunch, the World Youth Day Cultural Festival event options begin around the city. Your group can choose from a number of options, and your JMJ guide will bring you there on the Metro system. WYD Dinner in the evening.
Catechesis continues this morning with talks, testimonies, music, and another teaching by a Bishop followed by Mass. After WYD lunch, make your way to the Welcoming Ceremonies with our Holy Father! The event is followed by an evening concert on the main stage. Dinner in the area.
Friday begins with Catechesis with talks, testimonies, music, and another teaching by a Bishop followed by Mass. The World Youth Day Cultural Festival event options continue around the city followed by Stations of the Cross in the evening.
Celebrate Mass this morning in the city, then prepare for your pilgrimage walk to the chosen WYD Vigil site. Expect lots of walking to the Vigil where you will gather with 1,000,000 new friends. The Vigil is when our Holy Father offers the main address to the youth, then joins us in adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The vigil is usually followed by music and celebration before everyone sleeps out under the stars.
Wake up this morning to a new day! Our Holy Father returns for Sunday morning Mass, then at the end, announces the location of the next World Youth Day! Pilgrimage walk back to your lodging to rest and relax. Free evening to find your own dinner.
Free morning with your JMJ guide in Seoul if your flight is later in the day. You can choose to relax, move around in small groups to revisit highlights, or explore the city as a group. Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Depart by private coach to Seoul's Incheon Airport for your flight home.
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!
