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WYD Seoul

Diocese of St. Petersburg
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About the Pilgrimage

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

Join the Diocese of St. Petersburg 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 Florida (MIA or MCO)

  • 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

  • Day Trip: Martyrs Shrines of Chungnam

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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

Day 1

Saturday, July 31, 2027
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Departure Day

Depart Florida for Seoul

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Flight

Flight details coming soon!

Day 2

Sunday, Aug 1, 2027
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Arrival Day

Arrive in Seoul. Transfer to your lodging, prepare for WYD with your JMJ youth WYD Guide.

Day 3

Monday, Aug 2, 2027
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Day Trip

Take a day trip to the Martyrs Shrines of Chungnam.

Visist Gongseri Catholic Church, Solmoe Shrine (the birthplace of St. Andrew Kim), and the Haemi International Shrine.

Day 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Monday, Aug 9, 2027
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Departure Day

Depart Seoul for Florida. 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.

Pilgrims who select a Land Only package and wish to participate in the group airport transfer are responsible for meeting up with the group before the transfer.

Pilgrims who opt to skip the transfer or miss it, will be responsible for finding their own transportation from and/or to the airport. Fortunately, there is a direct train from ICN airport to Seoul Station in the city center.

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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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Hotel Lodging

Lodging details coming soon!

Meet Your Guide

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Details will be posted here prior to departure