MANILA TO HOLD SIMULTANEOUS WYD VIGIL

As tens of thousands of youth from around the world gather in Madrid for the World Youth Day celebrations, young people in the Archdiocese of Manila will likewise get together for a simultaneous WYD vigil at the Ateneo de Manila University Campus on August 20-21.

The youth event is being organized by the campus ministry of the Archdiocese of Manila together with the Ateneo de Manila University, Jesuit Communications Foundation of the Philippine province of Society of Jesus and Tanging Yaman Foundation, and the Diocese of Cubao.

Dubbed “WYD 2011 Madrid to Manila”, the youth vigil is an inspiring celebration of prayer, catechesis and reflection, worship and inspirational songs, liturgical celebrations, and sharing of faith stories.

The Manila vigil will be highlighted by Pope Benedict XVI’s message to the youth telecast from Madrid.

In a communiqué, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales urged all the clergy and members of religious and lay communities to promote the event and encourage the youth to participate.

Chairman of the Episcopal Commission on Youth and Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon has likewise urged the youth to take part in the local celebrations of the 26th World Youth Day.

“Be counted with the throng of young people who are willing to be rooted and built up in Jesus Christ. Be part of this celebration and allow the event to help you become more firm in the faith,” he said.

The ECY will be heading a delegation of 387 registered pilgrims representing Catholic schools nationwide and youth organizations in the parochial and diocesan levels.

Close to 2,000 young Filipinos are going to Madrid to participate in the WYD event. (CBCPNews)

Source: http://cbcpnews.com/?q=node%2F16399%2F319042#comment-319042

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