World Youth Day in Brisbane

As part of the bigger celebration of the World Youth Day in Sydney, Brisbane will hold its local celebration of faith, fun and culture on 12 July.

Calling it 'Heart of the City', the event will entertain pilgrims, their hosts and many other groups of people from the catholic and non catholic traditions to celebrate faith and fun in the backdrop of Australian culture.

"This is a time for overseas guests to experience Australian culture and to join local communities in celebrating their spirituality," says the organisers of 'Heart if the City' through the website http://www.wydbrisbane.org.au/

Sydney's World Youth Day is expected to draw 150,000 guests from around the world and other Australian cities and regional areas, including Brisbane, will help to welcome and accommodate these international pilgrims.

Brisbane families, schools and individuals have offered home stay accommodation prior to the Sydney event.

International pilgrims in Brisbane will experience Queensland hospitality from 10 July until they depart for Sydney on 14 July.

To be graced by the Pope Himself, Pope Benedict XVI, the World Youth Day in Sydney will commence from 15 July and end on 20 July 2008.

Hosting of International Pilgrims in a number of dioceses around Australia is called 'Days in the Diocese'.

Brisbane's main event for its 'Days in the Diocese' will be 'Heart of the City'. It is planned to be a vibrant festival that commences with an ecumenical prayer service for overseas pilgrims in various churches (Spiritual Centres) in the CBD, followed by a pilgrimage walk from the Spiritual Centres to Roma St Parklands for a “Fiesta of Faith” with musicians, entertainers, children’s space, food, expos and much more.

All Filipinos in South East Queensland are most welcome to attend this big event.

For more information, please visit http://www.wydbrisbane.org.au/.