On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 5:00pm, at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica (196 Dufferin Ave, London), young people (ages 12-35), their families, and all who accompany them in their faith journey participated in Mass with Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro, C.S.B. This local celebration was one of many global celebrations taking place on this Feast of Christ the King, which is to be a day of global celebration of young people. It is intended to raise awareness among the whole community of our responsibility to transmit the faith to young persons, to be challenged by their questions, and to be mindful of walking with young people - welcoming them and listening to them.
Read Bishop Fabbro's homily here:
Watch the livestream recording here:
A Prayer for Youth and Young Adults
Intercessroy Prayers for World Youth Day in Particular Churches
Pastoral Guidelines for the Celebration of World Youth Day in Particular Churches
What Can a Catholic Community Do to Celebrate Young People This Year? (one page download)
At the end of Mass on the Feast of Christ the King on November 22, 2020, Pope Francis called for a relaunch of the celebration of WYD in particular Churches. Beginning 2021, World Youth Day in Particular Churches will become an annual celebration held on the Feast of Christ the King. Save-the-date for the next global celebration of young people, on November 20, 2022.
For more information about this local event, and to get involved, contact familyandyouthministry@dol.ca