September Pilgrimage

2025년 희년 희망의 순례자들 WYD seoul 2027

WYD Seoul 2027 x September Pilgrimage
“Pilgrims of Hope” - Jubilee Year Special Program

United in Love Pilgrimage
Mass Commemorating the Korean Martyrs with Young Pilgrims

A journey of hope toward the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul!
Our steps make a pilgrimage- a journey of faith with each stamp!

WYD is a journey that bears witness to faith and truth.
The Church in Korea began with the martyrdom of countless believers who shed their blood, sweat, and tears for the faith and
we are blessed to have 103 canonized martyrs, 124 blesseds, one venerable, and over 200 servants of God.
The Seoul Catholic Pilgrimage Route faithfully preserves the traces of these holy witnesses.

In celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year, we will walk the Seoul Catholic Pilgrimage Route, recalling the faith and courage of the martyrs.
We warmly invite you to this special journey of joy shared with young people!

Step 1
Apply (Limited to the first 500 applicants)
  • - Start: August 14 (Thu), 2025 at 14:00 on WYD official website
  • - Group applications (3+ people) encouraged; individual applications also accepted
Step 2
Pay the Donation (₩12,000, non-refundable)
  • - Bank: Woori Bank 1005-704-725442,
  • Account Holder: 재단법인2027서울세계청년대회조직위원회
  • - Format: “First Name + Family Name” without a space (e.g., JohnSmith)
  • - If you can’t transfer the money or don’t have a Korean address to receive packages at, please
    apply through the official website and then visit the WYD Office in the Spirituality Center
    (next to Myeongdong Cathedral) during weekday business hours to pay the donation and pick up your kit.
    Please send an email to kesco2nd@wydseoul.org at least one day before you come.
    You can also inquire via the KakaoTalk Open Chat “September Pilgrimage.”
  • - Group payments can be made by the group leader
    (must be in the name of the person who registered via the website).
Step 3
Receive the Pilgrim Passport Set
  • - After the donation is confirmed, we will mail you the set (please wait one to three business days).
Step 4
Walk the Pilgrimage Route & Collect the Stamps
  • - Period: Aug. 15 (Fri) - Sep. 26 (Fri), 2025
  • * Please check the Seoul Catholic Pilgrimage Route website for the days and times
    you can collect the stamps at each site.
Step 5
Attend the Mass Commemorating the Korean Martyrs &
Offer Your Pilgrimage Passport
  • - Date & Time: Sep. 27 (Sat), 2025, 16:30-18:00
  • - Location: St. Andrew Kim Plaza at Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine
  • - Presider: Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung
  • - Please arrive 30 minutes earlier to avoid congestion. Parking is limited, so please take public transportation.
  • - The Mass will be in Korean.

All Mass participants will receive a special WYD gift.
Pilgrims who complete the entire route will receive an Episcopal Blessing Certificate.
(You must submit your completed pilgrimage passport before the Mass on Sep. 27)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Do I need to collect all the stamps?
A. We encourage you to complete the entire pilgrimage, but you may still offer your pilgrim passport at the Mass and receive a small gift even if you only have some stamps (only available at the Mass).
Q. How can I receive the Episcopal Blessing Certificate?
A. Only those who complete the entire pilgrimage will receive it. Submit your completed pilgrim passport prior to the start of the Mass on Sep. 27. To ensure a smooth pick-up, we kindly ask all participants to arrive at least 30 minutes before the Mass to receive your items.
Q. Where can I ask questions?
A. Search for the KakaoTalk Open Chat “September Pilgrimage” and join the group chat. We recommend you join the chat for updates and information. Otherwise, you may email your inquiries to kesco2nd@wydseoul.org.
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