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July 31st

4th International Conference on Care for Creation

Promoted by the John Paul II Foundation for Youth, in collaboration with World Youth Day (WYD), the 4th International Conference on Care for Creation will take place in Lisbon, at the Catholic University, on the 31st of July.
  • Parallel Events
  • Catholic University
  • July 31st

AUGUST 1ST

Opening Mass

The Opening Mass marks the beginning of WYD. This is the first Central Event, which will take place on the first day of the meeting, at Colina do Encontro (Parque Eduardo VII). The ceremony will be presided over by D. Manuel Clemente, Cardinal-Patriarch of Lisbon.
  • Central Events
  • Meeting Hill
  • August 1st

Arruda in Chiado

Arruada, prepared by “Musicentro dos Salesianos de Lisboa”, aims to bring together as many youngsters as possible on the streets of Lisbon, so that their music can bring joy to everyone.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Chiado
  • August 1st
  • 03h00 pm

Musical Don Bosco

This show, which has Ana de Morais as artistic and choreographic director and Luís Peleira as musical director, both from the Musicentro dos Salesianos de Lisboa, tells the story of São João Bosco, one of the patrons of WYD.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Lisbon Casino, Parque das Nações
  • August 1st
  • 09h30 pm

AUGUST 2nd

SYM Forum

This is a time of encounter with the Rector Major of the Salesians, with the General Mother of the Daughters of Mary Helper of Christians and with some other superiors from groups of the Salesian Family. During this meeting, young representatives from different countries reflect and debate on a certain topic and also have the opportunity to ask questions to the Rector and Mother General.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Salesians of Lisbon
  • 2 agosto
  • 08h30 am

Eucharist with the Rector Major

Eucharist at the Church of Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora (Our Lady Helper of Christians), in Lisbon, which will be presided over by the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime and which will have the participation of Sym Forum guests.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Church of Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora (Our Lady Helper of Christians)
  • August 2
  • 12h15 pm

SYM Festival

The SYM Party, which takes place in the afternoon, is characterized by joy and fraternity, and features music, animation and games, in a typically Oratory style. Vigil follows. This day of celebration ends with the traditional Good Night given by the Rector Major and the General Mother of the Salesians.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Salesians of Estoril
  • July 2nd
  • 02h30 pm

Musical Don Bosco

This show, which has Ana de Morais as artistic and choreographic director and Luís Peleira as musical director, both from the Musicentro dos Salesianos de Lisboa, tells the story of São João Bosco, one of the patrons of WYD.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Lisbon Casino, Parque das Nações
  • August 2
  • 07h00 pm

Rise UP Encounters

The Rise Up meetings, the new catechesis model for World Youth Day, challenge youngsters to reflect on major themes launched in the pontificate of Pope Francis: Integral Ecology, Social Friendship and Mercy. Organized in close collaboration with the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, the catecheses will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
  • Central Events
  • Host Dioceses
  • August 2
  • During the morning

City of Joy

The City of Joy is the name of the place that joins the Vocational Fair and the Parque do Perdão and which will be located in the Belém Gardens. Here, youngsters will be able to attend lectures and testimonies, contact with different movements, associations, communities, religious orders and social projects. Parque do Perdão will be a space for personal and community reconciliation with 150 confessionals.
  • Central Events
  • City of Joy, Belém Gardens
  • August 2
  • All day

AUGUST 3rd

Rise UP Encounters

The Rise Up meetings, the new catechesis model for World Youth Day, challenge youngsters to reflect on major themes launched in the pontificate of Pope Francis: Integral Ecology, Social Friendship and Mercy. Organized in close collaboration with the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, the catecheses will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
  • Central Events
  • Host Dioceses
  • August 3rd
  • During the morning

City of Joy

The City of Joy is the name of the place that joins the Vocational Fair and the Parque do Perdão and which will be located in the Belém Gardens. Here, young people will be able to attend lectures and testimonies, contact with different movements, associations, communities, religious orders and social projects. Parque do Perdão will be a space for personal and community reconciliation with 150 confessionals.
  • Central Events
  • City of Joy, Belém Gardens
  • August 3rd
  • All day

Concert "Pray with us"

The concert “Pray with us” intends to combine music and prayer in a single moment, at the same time that it will be possible to provide an encounter with Jesus and communion between different groups that live the same Salesian spirituality.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Church of São Paulo, Santos
  • August 3rd
  • 02h00 pm

Arruada in Belém

Arruada, prepared by Musicentro dos Salesianos de Lisboa, aims to bring together as many youngsters as possible on the streets of Lisbon, so that their music can bring joy to everyone.
  • Eventos WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • City of Joy, Belém Gardens
  • August 3rd
  • 02h00 pm

Welcoming Ceremony

Colina do Encontro will be the stage for the first meeting of youngsters from all over the world with Pope Francis at WYD Lisbon 2023. This will be a moment of welcome to the Holy Father, pilgrims, citizens and the city.
  • Central Events
  • Colina do Encontro, Parque Eduardo VII
  • August 3rd
  • 5h45 pm

Musical Don Bosco

This show, which has Ana de Morais as artistic and choreographic director and Luís Peleira as musical director, both from the Musicentro dos Salesianos de Lisboa, tells the story of São João Bosco, one of the patrons of WYD.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Lisbon Casino, Parque das Nações
  • August 3rd
  • 09h00 pm

AUGUST 4TH

Rise UP Encounters

The Rise Up meetings, the new catechesis model for World Youth Day, challenge youngsters to reflect on major themes launched in the pontificate of Pope Francis: Integral Ecology, Social Friendship and Mercy. Organized in close collaboration with the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, the catecheses will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
  • Central Events
  • Host Dioceses
  • August 4
  • During the morning

City of Joy

The City of Joy is the name of the place that joins the Vocational Fair and the Parque do Perdão and which will be located in the Belém Gardens. Here, youngsters will be able to attend lectures and testimonies, contact with different movements, associations, communities, religious orders and social projects. Parque do Perdão will be a space for personal and community reconciliation with 150 confessionals.
  • Central Events
  • City of Joy, Belém Gardens
  • August 4
  • All day

Tambóra concert

The Tambóra project, a percussion group made up of 15 members, aged between 8 and 24, from the Ludoteca da Galiza, with the presence of the Filhas de Maria Auxiliadora (Daughters of Our Lady Helper of Christians), will perform at the Portas do Sol viewpoint and cheer up those who are there.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Portas do Sol Viewpoint
  • August 4
  • 02h00 pm

Flash Mob

A group of 60 youngsters, from the Salesians of Funchal, will liven up Terreiro do Paço with a Flash Mob. The group is previously recording the video and music, which will then be sent to all MJS groups, thus allowing everyone to participate and party.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Praça do Comércio
  • August 4
  • 02h00 pm

Holy Way

The Via-Sacra (Holy Way) will take place at Colina do Encontro. In this moment of immersive prayer, young people are invited to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in His Passion, in the company of Pope Francis.
  • Central Events
  • Colina do Encontro, Parque Eduardo VII
  • August 4
  • 06h00 pm

Musical Don Bosco

This show, which has Ana de Morais as artistic and choreographic director and Luís Peleira as musical director, both from the Musicentro dos Salesianos de Lisboa, tells the story of São João Bosco, one of the patrons of WYD.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Lisbon Casino, Parque das Nações
  • August 4
  • 09h00 pm

AUGUST 5TH

Vigil

The Vigil will gather in Campo da Graça (Parque Tejo), on Saturday night, youngsters from all over the world. These, together with the Holy Father, will have the opportunity to pray and adore the Blessed Sacrament. At the end of the Vigil, the pilgrims stay overnight in Campo Graça until the Mass of the Sending, which will take place the following morning.
  • Central Events
  • Parque da Graça, Parque Tejo
  • August 5
  • 08h45 pm

AUGUST 6TH

Sending Mass

The Sending Mass marks the end of World Youth Day Lisbon 2023. This is celebrated by Pope Francis on Sunday morning, in Campo da Graça. Before the end of Mass, the Holy Father announces the city that will host the next edition of World Youth Day.
  • Central Events
  • Parque da Graça, Parque Tejo
  • August 6th
  • 09h00 pm

AUGUST 6TH

Meeting with the Volunteers

As a gesture of gratitude for the work of each volunteer in the preparation of the largest meeting of youngsters from all over the world with the Pope, the Holy Father always reserves a moment to meet with the volunteers. This meeting will take place on Sunday, at Passeio Marítimo de Algés.
  • Central Events
  • Promenade of Algés
  • August 6th
  • 4:30 pm

AUGUST 7TH

Trip to Fatima

Visit to Fátima with the youngest enrolled in the Salesian Youth Movement.
  • Events WYD DON BOSCO 23
  • Fatima
  • August 7th
  • All day