Faith
Encounter Christ through prayer, worship, reflection, and the shared experience of pilgrimage alongside young people from around the world.
Join ACU students on an unforgettable pilgrimage to South Korea for World Youth Day (WYD) 2027, a global gathering of young Catholics celebrating faith, friendship, culture, and hope.
Held in Seoul from 3-8 August 2027, WYD will bring together young people from around the world for a week of prayer, celebration, connection, and encounter. Whether you are looking to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, explore a new culture, or be part of something bigger than yourself, WYD offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to journey with young people from every corner of the globe.
World Youth Day is the largest gathering of Catholic young people in the world.
Established by St John Paul II, WYD brings together young adults from across the globe to celebrate their faith, experience different cultures, and encounter the richness of the universal Church. I
In 2027, young people from around the world will gather in Seoul, South Korea, for one of the most significant Catholic events to be held in Asia.
Whether you are deeply engaged in your faith, exploring big questions about life and purpose, or simply seeking a meaningful international experience, WYD offers a unique opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.
WYD is more than a trip. It is a pilgrimage. A chance to step away from the ordinary, deepen your faith, forge meaningful friendships, and discover how God may be calling you to live with courage, purpose, and hope.
Hosted for the first time in South Korea, WYD Seoul 2027 will invite young people from every nation to gather in faith, celebrate cultural diversity, and respond with courage to the challenges and opportunities of our world.
A pilgrimage is more than travel. By joining the ACU pilgrimage, you'll journey alongside students and staff from across Australia while taking part in a global event that inspires faith, fosters friendships, and broadens horizons.
The pilgrimage is expected to include opportunities to:
We're taking a staged approach to planning the pilgrimage. As information becomes available, this page will be updated with key dates, events, and opportunities to get involved.
Yes. All pilgrims will require a valid passport to travel internationally. Additional tavel advice will be provided once registrations are open.
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