# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WYD27: World Youth Day Launch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Bishop Kennedy has announced the Diocesan WYD pilgrimage to South Korea & Japan for young people aged 16-35.  Learn more at the Launch!About this EventWorld Youth Day 2027 will occur from August 03 to August 08 in Seoul, South Korea.Attended by Pope Leo XIV, this will be an enriching experience of pilgrimage for young people, which has a profound impact on their relationship with Jesus, their prayer life, their lived mission, and their relationships with others.The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will provide a pilgrimage to South Korea along with a post-retreat in Japan for young people aged 16-35 from 29 July to 13 August 2027.To learn more, eligible youth and interested parents and carers are invited to join us at the Launch on Tuesday 08 September 2026:LAUNCH DETAILSSacred Heart Cathedral, 841 Hunter Street Newcastle West5:30 pm: Mass and the Reception of the Relic of WYD Patron Saint Carlo Acutis6:30 pm: Hospitality7:00 pm: WYD27 Launch Event featuring early information about this exciting opportunity.Enquiries: mission@mn.catholic.org.au
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-west/wyd27-world-youth-day-launch/100001997423687017
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral and Cathedral House
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle West
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Sacred Heart Cathedral and Cathedral House
- **lat**: -32.923008
- **long**: 151.7537334
- **full address**: Sacred Heart Cathedral and Cathedral House, 841 Hunter St, Newcastle West, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WYD27: World Youth Day Launch being held?
  - **A:** WYD27: World Youth Day Launch takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral and Cathedral House, 841 Hunter St, Newcastle West, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WYD27: World Youth Day Launch?
  - **A:** WYD27: World Youth Day Launch is organized by Diocese of Maitland-Newastle.

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