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Thursday, October 2
The Holy see goes green.
by
Patrick O'Brien
on Thu 02 Oct 2008 09:45 BST
How the Vatican is meeting the energy needs of the modern day. more »
Sunday, August 17
An Epic Adventure allowing more evidently the presence of the Spirit
by
Shaun Bailham
on Sun 17 Aug 2008 20:11 BST
I can't quite believe that I am now typing from my laptop back in my room in England. I arrived ... more »
Wednesday, August 13
A fun time was had in Kurri Kurri
by
Patrick O'Brien
on Wed 13 Aug 2008 13:01 BST
After an amazing month in Sydney I am finally home. Before I went to Sydney I was nervous, excited and ... more »
Tuesday, July 22
Finally returning home!
by
Frances O'Leary
on Tue 22 Jul 2008 02:38 BST
Well we all survived the night on the field with a few coughs and colds but enjoyed ourselves with music ... more »
Papal Arrival
by
Frances O'Leary
on Tue 22 Jul 2008 02:33 BST
Today the Pope made his official arrival to Sydney. As a group we sat along the bank of the river ... more »
Wednesday, July 16
We have arrived in Sydney!!!
by
Frances O'Leary
on Wed 16 Jul 2008 06:59 BST
After a long journey to Sydney we stopped off at Bondi beach and walked around the coast watching the sunset. ... more »
Sunday, July 13
A weekend of new experiences of nature and culture
by
Matt Kirrane
on Sun 13 Jul 2008 08:06 BST
The last few days have offered a plethora of new experiences to us. For my part, I did use my ... more »
Saturday, July 12
Our first couple of days in the Blackbutt region!
by
Frances O'Leary
on Sat 12 Jul 2008 10:12 BST
It's been difficult to gain access to computers whilst we are in our host families but I am fortunate enough ... more »
Friday, July 11
Exploring Nelson Bay
by
Matt Kirrane
on Fri 11 Jul 2008 01:49 BST
It's Friday morning! The sleep was wonderful, and I feel well rested. It's about 7.30, and a clear day. But ... more »
Thursday, July 10
A grand arrival
by
Matt Kirrane
on Thu 10 Jul 2008 11:29 BST
I'm woken by the voice of our driver announcing our arrival. We pull up in what appears to be a ... more »
BCYS sees its first Australian dawn!
by
Matt Kirrane
on Thu 10 Jul 2008 01:33 BST
The lights in the cabin gently merge from one colour to the next. Through the small windows running down the ... more »
Wednesday, July 9
Young Catholics from Essex and East London set off for Sydney
by
Matt Kirrane
on Wed 09 Jul 2008 01:21 BST
I begin writing this piece from seat 43G, located towards the rear of a Boeing 777-300 en route from Bangkok ... more »
Monday, July 7
Last Minute thoughts
by
Paschal Uche
on Mon 07 Jul 2008 19:17 BST
With only hours to go, I feel very excited and anxious hoping I won't forget anything! It seems as though ... more »
Friday, June 27
From creation to the Da Vinci Code - World Youth Day forums tackle the big issues
by
Gareth Talbot
on Fri 27 Jun 2008 04:59 BST
World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) pilgrims and Sydneysiders are encouraged to attend a selection of free forums and workshops ... more »
Over 450 free concerts, art exhibitions, forums, talks and more as Youth Festival celebrates World Youth Day
by
Gareth Talbot
on Fri 27 Jun 2008 04:27 BST
Everything from rapping priests, interfaith dialogue, art exhibitions and discussions on sex, theology and the body will take place during ... more » Thursday, June 26
So who was Blessed Mary Mackillop?
by
Shaun Bailham
on Thu 26 Jun 2008 17:43 BST
Those going to World Youth Day in Sydney will have heard this name numerous times but who is she and ... more »
Some (very early) dates for your diaries...
by
Gareth Talbot
on Thu 26 Jun 2008 09:24 BST
We, as your WYD08 Communications Officers have been very busy since the final preparation meeting on Sunday. With great support ... more »
Wednesday, June 25
How big is your footprint?
by
Patrick O'Brien
on Wed 25 Jun 2008 15:13 BST
In a world when not a day goes by without us being told how the environment is at risk by our own doing, flying to Australia will indeed leave us with a large carbon footprint. more »
Can't wait for 1st world youth day experience!
by
Paschal Uche
on Wed 25 Jun 2008 08:08 BST
With Just 16 days to go its difficult to contain my excitement! My only other pilgrimage prior to this was ... more »
Tuesday, June 24
World Youth Day Cross Visits Nearby Diocese of Ballarat...
by
Gareth Talbot
on Tue 24 Jun 2008 14:33 BST
Hi! Just a short, quick posting. Some of you will remember when the World Youth Day Cross came to England ... more » Monday, June 23
Top ten things to take to Sydney
by
Patrick O'Brien
on Mon 23 Jun 2008 21:03 BST
A list of handy things you may want to take with you to Sydney. more »
World Youth Day registrations approach 200,000
by
Gareth Talbot
on Mon 23 Jun 2008 13:15 BST
Registrations for World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) have been rolling in, with just under 200,000 in the system, organisers ... more »
Massive altar roof raised into place at Randwick Racecourse for World Youth Day 2008
by
Gareth Talbot
on Mon 23 Jun 2008 12:58 BST
A massive roof, measuring 30 metres by 40 metres, has been raised into place above the sanctuary where His Holiness ... more » Sunday, June 22
The Olympic torch of World Youth Day takes to the streets of Sydney
by
Gareth Talbot
on Sun 22 Jun 2008 13:45 BST
The “Olympic Torch” of World Youth Day – a 3.8 metre ... more »
Presenting... Your World Youth Day Communications Officers!
by
Gareth Talbot
on Sun 22 Jun 2008 10:16 BST
Good morning! I just thought I'd quickly add this and a couple of other postings before our final preparation meeting ... more » 1 AttachmentsFriday, June 20
Jesus and Mary climb heavenwards on Sydney Harbour Bridge
by
Gareth Talbot
on Fri 20 Jun 2008 04:24 BST
‘Jesus’ and ‘Mary’ climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge today to get ... more »Monday, June 16
Construction at Barangaroo presses forward
by
Gareth Talbot
on Mon 16 Jun 2008 16:09 BST
With just 29 days to go until World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08), the ... more »Sunday, June 15
Hopes and fears of my second World Youth Day
by
Frances O'Leary
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 21:27 BST
This is my first blog of many - I hope! Well it is currently 2 weeks and 2 days until ... more »
Pope Benedict XVI to confirm 24 candidates at World Youth Day 2008
by
Gareth Talbot
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 01:55 BST
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will personally confirm 24 young people at the World Youth Day Final Mass on Sunday ... more » Tuesday, June 10
Church in England and Wales trains Communication Officers for Oz
by
Gareth Talbot
on Tue 10 Jun 2008 13:21 BST
Young people from dioceses across England and Wales gathered in London on the 30th May to learn how ‘go out and preach ... more » Monday, June 9
Youth of the world have answered God's call. Do they know what they're in for?
by
Matt Kirrane
on Mon 09 Jun 2008 23:15 BST
In the first of our series of blogs from the young people of Brentwood Diocese, Patrick O'Brien, from Ilford in Essex, begins to uncover just what World Youth Day is about and his hopes in the final days leading up to the big event. more »
Thursday, May 22
The BCYS launches its own blog
by
BCYS Admin
on Thu 22 May 2008 12:00 BST
Today the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service has launched the BCYS Blog in preparation for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney later ... more » |
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