World Youth Day 2023

The Archdiocese of New Orleans, through the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office, is organizing a young adult pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023, the international gathering by Pope Francis which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal.

When?

The pilgrimage is scheduled to depart from New Orleans on Saturday, July 29, 2023 and return from Lisbon on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Who?

This pilgrimage is open to young adults who will be 18 years of age before July 22, 2023. (While "young adult" regularly means 18 - 39 years old, we will have room for some "young at heart" adults, too!)

How much?

$3,899 / pilgrim

A $300 non-refundable deposit is due

by August 31, 2022. 

All payments must be in full no later than April 1, 2023.

Where?

The proposed schedule is as follows:
 

The Archdiocese of New Orleans is partnering with Verso Ministries to assist us in providing a quality pilgrimage experience that will help us be witnesses of the Gospel to our community upon our return.

Below is the informational webinar that James Behan, Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry and Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life, held an informational webinar on June 29th for any young adults interested in being a World Youth Day pilgrim with the Archdiocese of New Orleans. 

Two important corrections from what was said in the video (edited later  with slides) is:
1) The $300 non-refundable deposit is due to the CYO Office by August 1, 2022
2) James can be reached by phone at (504) 836-0551, ext. 3228

The initial/deposit payment ($300) to secure your spot can be paid online using one of the following methods. Online payments include a 3% processing fee.

James Behan, Jr.
Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry & Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life
(504) 836 - 0551, ext. 3228
[email protected]