Youth and Young Adult Ministry
LET’S GET READY FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 | MADRID
WYD11 logoThe itinerary for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid is now available. The program begins in Paris and winds its way through some of the most beautiful and significant places of Christian pilgrimage in France - including Chartres, Taize, Paray le Monial, Ars, Le Puy and culminates in several days in the magnificent Marian shrine of Lourdes. The pilgrimage continues into the northern part of Spain, with a visit to the place of conversion of St Ignatius Loyola and the stunning and massive Cathedral of Burgos before travelling to the host city for WYD2011. After the events of WYD, we will fly to Rome to have five days to retreat together and reflect upon our time and experiences along these pilgrim roads.
More info call Loretta on 4253 0809 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
NB. The pilgrimage is only open to pilgrims aged 18-35.
If cost is an issue, in exceptional circumstances it will be possible to shorten the itinerary by joining the pilgrimage later or returning to Australia directly after WYD. The Diocese will be meeting the cost of the upgrade to accommodation during the WYD week to University rooms, with no additional cost to pilgrims.
The pilgrimage will be accompanied by Loretta Brinkman, as well as Fr David Catterall and Fr Richard Healey. Bishop Peter Ingham will also be joining us in Lourdes and during the events of WYD in Madrid.

World Youth Day websites

Y GOD continues through 2010

  • Y God is a series of gatherings for young adults to discuss and ponder the issues of today and the challenge of living Christian values in a world of competing values. Together they will seek answers to the eternal question - Y God! Come along, hear what others have to say and debate, affirm or just listen and ponder.

When: Sunday 20 June 2010 @ 3.00pm

Where: The Hermitage, Old South Road, Mittagong

NB: Even if you are not quite Gen Y, you are welcome to come along if you are aged between 16 and 35.

Stay tuned for a whole range of upcoming events!

  • 20 June - Y God @ The Hermitage (Old South Road, Mittagong)
  • 30 July - 1 August 2010 - Young Adult retreat @ The Hermitage (Old South Road, Mittagong)

LET’S GET READY FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 | MADRID
If you’d like to find out more about the Wollongong Diocesan Pilgrimage to the next World Youth Day in Madrid, then come along to an Info Night near you, where all your questions will be answered! Find out about our itinerary, the WYD program, fundraising and saving ideas and how we plan to celebrate ‘1 Year to Go’.
  • Thursday, 3 June, Cathedral Meeting Room, Harbour Street, Wollongong.
  • Tuesday, 8 June, Parish Hall, Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown
  • Thursday, 17 June, Parish Meeting Room, Manning Street, Kiama
7pm-9pm | Dinner included | More info call Loretta on 4253 0809 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
NB. While the pilgrimage is only open to pilgrims aged 18-35, all are welcome to attend the Info Night.

  • Saturday 14 August 2010, Pilgrimage to Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney

Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Wollongong

Jesus gave an image for his life’s work when he read in the Synagogue:

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.”  (Luke 4:18-19 )

As the Church continues in ministry with young people, we hold this image as a guide for our mission.


The Youth Ministry website for the Diocese is continuing to be redeveloped.
Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any suggestions.


  • Berkeley: youth band on the first Saturday of every month.
  • Cathedral: 1st Sunday each month at 5pm
  • Corrimal: youth Choir 6pm every Saturday night
  • Dapto: youth band every Sunday night at 6pm
  • Helensburg: 6pm every 4th Saturday with a youth gathering afterwards
  • Macquarie Fields: Every 3rd Saturday 6pm
  • Nowra: 1st and 3rd Sundays 6pm
  • Shellharbour: youth band plays at the end of the month on Sunday night Mass
  • Varroville: 25 May, 22 June- 6pm Saturday night
  • Warrawong: every second Saturday at 6pm vigil
  • West Wollongong: 3rd Sunday of each Month, 5pm - light meal & games follow
Youth Groups and Ministries are scattered across the Diocese - in each of the geographical areas of the Diocese and in some groups that are present across the whole Diocese. Find out more here on the Hume, Flinders and Keira Deaneries.

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