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Coffee Drive flyerCLICK HERE for printable Coffee Drive flyer World Youth Day newsCLICK HERE for the complete text of Pope Benedict XVI's words at World Youth Day in Madrid, August 18-21, 2011 Background on World Youth DayInternational World Youth Day is a week-long spiritual journey where pilgrims from all over the world unite to share their faith. The week of fellowship and catechesis culminates with a vigil and closing Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI.Daily events include prayer, song, concerts, drama, and liturgy. World Youth Day began in 1986 when Pope John Paul II invited young people from all over the world to participate in a pilgrimage to Rome. Since then it has been held in Argentina ('87), Spain ('89), Poland ('91), U.S. ('93), Philippines ('95), France ('97), Italy ('00), Canada ('02), Germany ('05), Australia ('08), and Spain ('11). It is estimated that between 500,000 and one million people participate in World Youth Day. ContactDr. Joseph Bound, DirectorDepartment of Education Diocese of Green Bay E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: (920) 272-8266 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8266      
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The Diocese of Green Bay will be going to Rio July 19-29, 2013, for World Youth Day with Pope Benedict XVI
World Youth Day Pilgrimage Fund-raiser -- Mystic Monk Coffee!
