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11(+1) quotes from Benedict XVI in Madrid

11(+1) quotes from Benedict XVI in MadridThe pope has left his message in the Spanish capital city. Here we offer you a sampling of the highlights.
“WYD Madrid has been a festival of the happiness of the Faith”

“WYD Madrid has been a festival of the happiness of the Faith” Cardinal Rouco pointed out that the Pope “lived WYD with joy and emotion”
Another way of participating in WYD

Another way of participating in WYDPope Benedict greets and thanks WYD volunteers

World Youth Day 2008

Our parish has a strong tradition of participation in World Youth Day (WYD) and WYD 2008 was no different.

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“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.” Acts 1:8

Eight pilgrims from our parish travelled to Sydney in July 2008 and a fantastic experience was had by all. Journalist Aoife Connors travelled with our parish and blogged from Australia on the RTÉ website about her experience. Click here to read her blog. Siobhán from our parish also travelled with us. Read about her experience of WYD 2008 here. A couple of photographs from our trip to Australia in 2008 are shown below.