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WYD WEEK!!! 

 
Please note the following information about collecting your pilgrim passes and backpacks on Tuesday morning 15th July:
 
  • Central Coast Cluster A: Meet at Holy Name Wahroonga 10am (8:44 train from Gosford/change at Hornsby – wear your DID pass if you have one)
  • Central Coast Cluster B: Meet at either MacKillop College OR Wyong Parish OR The Entrance Parish at 8am
  • Northern Cluster A: Meet at Chatswood Parish between 9-10am
  • Northern Cluster B: Meet at Holy Name Wahroonga 9:30am
  • Peninsula Cluster A: Meet at Sacred Heart Church, Mona Vale, 1 Keenan St, Mona Vale 10am
  • Peninsula Cluster B: Collect your pass at St Kieran’s Manly Vale at 10am (unless another arrangement has been made by your parish)
 
All clusters will then travel together to Barangaroo for the Opening Mass
 
 
 

BOAT-A-CADE winners!!! 

 
Congratulations to the following winners of our pilgrim and volunteers draw:
1) Caitlin Aquilina (Pilgrim)
2) Mel Efstuthion (Youth Team)
3) Kelly Croll (WYDC Gosford / MacKillop College)
4) Kelly Edmunds (Cluster Coordinator Northern B)
5) Sue Batten (WYDC The Entrance)
6) Alison Newell (WYDC Toukley)
7) Michelle Ellis (WYDC Manly)
8) Marko Iljadica (WYDC Pittwater / Youth Team)
9) Michelle O’Sullivan (Youth Team / Volunteer staff)
10) Beth Nadwie (Youth Team / Volunteer staff)
11) Mark McDonald (Executive Committee member)
12) Pauline Finch (WYD Staff)
13) Megan Roberts (WYDC Wyoming)
14) Ray McMinn (Executive Committee)
15) Priska Lange (International volunteer)
16) Anthony Gooley (Kincumber Homestay Coordinator)
17) Amy Vierboom (Youth Team)
18) Adrian Gomez (Ku-Ring-Gai Chase WYDC)
19) Susanne Keifer (International volunteer)
20) Br Paul Coster (St Edward’s College WDYC/ DID committee)
 

Welcome to the Diocese of Broken Bay

Thanks for joining us on the journey to WYD08 and beyond! Please explore these pages to find all the information you need to know about Broken Bay’s WYD activities, especially our exciting Days in the Diocese program at Mingara on the Central Coast, which we invite all local young people (16-35 yrs) to come along and hang out with 2000 pilgrims from across the globe. You will be in for a whole lot of fun and it’s very likely you will make friends for life!

While you’re here, check out the new section displaying what’s happening in each cluster region and take the opportunity to get connected right where you are. Make the most of this experience, which is sure to change your life forever and hopefully change the world!

God bless you – see you at WYD!

 Check Out The Days In the Diocese Promo Video Below
 
  • Book your ticket for the Youth Theatre of The Oppressed

    Proudly presented by The Diocese of Broken Bay

    What?

    An expressive performance by young people from Australia, Brazil a...

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  • Volunteers needed on the Central Coast

    Volunteers Needed 

    During the Days in the Diocese we have approximately 200 volunteer shifts to be filled. Roles range from driving trucks...

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  • DID program Announced

    Days in the Diocese of Broken Bay will occur from Thurs 10th – Mon 14th July 2008.
    The Days in Diocese Festival Site is located at Mingara.  

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  • HomeStay Hosts - We still need over 200 more homes!
    We are searching for HomeStay Hosts.
    All that is needed is bed & breaky for 4 days
    REGISTER NOW to be a HomeStay host for Days in the Diocese of Broken Bay Read more...
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Thursday 10 July – PILGRIMS ARRIVE across the Central Coast Saturday 12 July – DAY PROGRAM for local and overseas pilgrims - MAIN EVENT - Together Under the Southern Cross Sunday 13 July - PARISH DAY Monday 14 July – Pilgrims move to SydneyWhat is happening at WYD Sydney Friday 11 July – DAY PROGRAM for local and overseas pilgrims - OPTIONS NIGHT