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Dear Young Adults of the Diocese of Grand Island,
I am excited to invite you to join us for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea—an experience you will remember for the rest of your life! It will be an unforgettable pilgrimage where you will encounter Jesus Christ in a powerful way and experience the joy of our universal Church with young people from across the world.
This is more than a trip—it is an opportunity to grow in faith, discover the Lord’s call in your life, and be renewed as a joyful disciple. I encourage you to prayerfully consider saying “yes” to this incredible journey.
Know that I will pray for you as you discern this great opportunity. I am confident that the Holy Spirit will do great things for all who will be a part of the pilgrimage group from our Diocese.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt
Bishop of Grand Island
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Official Prayer for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
Loving Lord of all young people,
we thank you for inviting us into your infinite love and mercy.
Our Father, we entrust ourselves to you.
May young people everywhere be comforted in the embrace of your Church, and come to share deeply in the joy of communion and unity.
Lord Jesus Christ, you overcome the world, both now and forever.
May all people discover the hope that lies in your call to take courage, realizing that the cross of love and forgiveness is the true victory over the world.
Oh Holy Spirit, Flame of Love,
by your wonderous hand
you have sown the seeds of faith in Korea.
Kindle the flame of the Korean martyrs’ faith in our hearts,
making us into disciples who live out the gospel of peace, love, and truth.
Lord, we pray that through this pilgrim journey of World Youth Day we may listen to each other, discern your will,
and become a synodal Church, walking together with all of God’s people. Amen.
○ Our Lady of mercy and peace,
◎ pray for us.
○ Holy patrons of World Youth Day Seoul 2027,
◎ pray for all young people.
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