World Youth Day

WYD SEOUL 2027
AUGUST 3-8, 2027

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

What is World Youth Day?

World Youth Day (WYD) is a global celebration of faith that gathers young people from around the world with the Holy Father for prayer, catechesis, and a joyful encounter. Open to youth ages 16 and older, WYD offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience the universality of the Catholic Church, deepen your relationship with Christ, and join hundreds of thousands of peers in vibrant witness. The next World Youth Day will take place in Seoul, South Korea, August 3-8, 2027.

If you or your parish group plan to attend, please complete the form below, “WYD 2027: Plan to Attend,” so the diocese can best support those planning to participate.

  • Please note that the Diocese of Raleigh is not providing a diocesan travel package for World Youth Day 2027. Individual parishes or groups will be responsible for coordinating their own travel.

WYD 2027 Plan to Attend

WYD 2027 website

Official WYD 2027 Prayer

For more information, please contact:
Leticia Ortega, Coordinator of Ministry Formation
leticia.ortega@raldioc.org  | (919) 306-3935