05/11/2026
Pilgrimage & Cultural Tour of Vietnam World Youth Day 2027 Extended Trip Option
Interested in joining the DOSA extended WYD option- a 7‑day Pilgrimage & Cultural Tour of Vietnam? We will have the opportunity to walk the living history of the Catholic Church in Vietnam and prepare spiritually for World Youth Day in Seoul. This guided pilgrimage blends daily Mass, sacred sites, cultural immersion, and communal prayer — a journey of faith, heritage, and renewal.
Highlights
Sacred liturgies at historic cathedrals: Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon and St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hà Nội.
Iconic parish visits in Saigon: St. Francis Xavier (Chinese Catholic Church), Tân Định “Pink Church,” and the Redemptorist Church & Catholic Center.
Central and coastal treasures: Mang Lang Church (1892), Christ the King Cathedral in Nha Trang, and the Sea Cliff of Stone Plates for prayerful reflection.
Marian devotion: Our Lady Star of the Sea in Đà Nẵng and the National Marian Shrine of Our Lady of La Vang — the spiritual summit of the pilgrimage.
Northern heritage: Phát Diệm Stone Cathedral — a unique blend of Vietnamese and European architecture.
Daily rhythm: Masses, guided tours, personal prayer time, and fellowship.
Forward travel: From Hà Nội the group continues to Seoul for World Youth Day.
If you are interested in attending World Youth Day, the initial deposit of $750.00 is due to our travel agent, DUBE Travel, on June 15. To date, we have 23 pilgrims, and we expect that number to grow as there has been significant interest throughout the diocese.
This fall, we will announce our catechesis schedule—three sessions to help pilgrims prepare spiritually—and we will host at least one fundraiser.
Registration will remain open for several months, so if you plan to bring a delegation or know anyone who may be interested, please let them know there is still plenty of time to register.
Contact Robin Shipley for more information or to register at [email protected] See less
