Preparation Calendar and Events

Pilgrim Year of Preparation Resources

Find the following resources to help your spiritual journey toward World Youth Day:

PRAYER: The official World Youth Day Prayer for the United States

LOCAL SITES: Information on sites of Catholic heritage in the USA

WYDUSA OFFICIAL PATRON SAINTS: Information on the WYDUSA official patron saints

Check out a comprehensive list of American saints and blesseds to further celebrate American Catholic heritage and learn about other pilgrims who listened to God's mission for their lives.

 A World Youth Day pilgrim becomes emotional as a priest hears her confession at Sacred  Heart Church in Krakow, Poland, July 28. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

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