BCYS BLOG

Our final days

Brentwood Catholic Youth Service — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:10:13 +0100

Will concludes his series of blog posts with a round-up of the latter half of the week in Lourdes.

The longest day...

Brentwood Catholic Youth Service — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:06:00 +0100

Will continues his series of blogs and reviews Tuesday's events.

BCYS arrive in Lourdes

Brentwood Catholic Youth Service — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0100

Will O'Donnell begins his series of blogs on the youth service Pilgrimage to Lourdes this week.

The Holy see goes green.

Patrick O'Brien — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:45:09 +0100

How the Vatican is meeting the energy needs of the modern day.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: An inspiration for all

Shaun Bailham — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:57:44 +0100

If you are looking for somebody who was young and proud of their faith then there is no better example ...

An Epic Adventure allowing more evidently the presence of the Spirit

Shaun Bailham — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:11:20 +0100

I can't quite believe that I am now typing from my laptop back in my room in England. I arrived ...

A fun time was had in Kurri Kurri

Patrick O'Brien — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:01:32 +0100

After an amazing month in Sydney I am finally home. Before I went to Sydney I was nervous, excited and ...

Finally returning home!

Frances O'Leary — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:38:44 +0100

Well we all survived the night on the field with a few coughs and colds but enjoyed ourselves with music ...

Papal Arrival

Frances O'Leary — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:33:50 +0100

Today the Pope made his official arrival to Sydney. As a group we sat along the bank of the river ...

We have arrived in Sydney!!!

Frances O'Leary — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:59:05 +0100

After a long journey to Sydney we stopped off at Bondi beach and walked around the coast watching the sunset. ...

A weekend of new experiences of nature and culture

Matt Kirrane — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:06:10 +0100

The last few days have offered a plethora of new experiences to us. For my part, I did use my ...

Our first couple of days in the Blackbutt region!

Frances O'Leary — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:12:42 +0100

It's been difficult to gain access to computers whilst we are in our host families but I am fortunate enough ...

Exploring Nelson Bay

Matt Kirrane — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:49:19 +0100

It's Friday morning! The sleep was wonderful, and I feel well rested. It's about 7.30, and a clear day. But ...

A grand arrival

Matt Kirrane — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:29:28 +0100

I'm woken by the voice of our driver announcing our arrival. We pull up in what appears to be a ...

BCYS sees its first Australian dawn!

Matt Kirrane — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:33:58 +0100

The lights in the cabin gently merge from one colour to the next. Through the small windows running down the ...

Young Catholics from Essex and East London set off for Sydney

Matt Kirrane — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:21:20 +0100

I begin writing this piece from seat 43G, located towards the rear of a Boeing 777-300 en route from Bangkok ...

Last Minute thoughts

Paschal Uche — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:24 +0100

With only hours to go, I feel very excited and anxious hoping I won't forget anything! It seems as though ...

From creation to the Da Vinci Code - World Youth Day forums tackle the big issues

Gareth Talbot — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:59:57 +0100

World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) pilgrims and Sydneysiders are encouraged to attend a selection of free forums and workshops ...

Over 450 free concerts, art exhibitions, forums, talks and more as Youth Festival celebrates World Youth Day

Gareth Talbot — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:27:41 +0100

Everything from rapping priests, interfaith dialogue, art exhibitions and discussions on sex, theology and the body will take place during ...

So who was Blessed Mary Mackillop?

Shaun Bailham — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:37 +0100

Those going to World Youth Day in Sydney will have heard this name numerous times but who is she and ...

Some (very early) dates for your diaries...

Gareth Talbot — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:24:38 +0100

We, as your WYD08 Communications Officers have been very busy since the final preparation meeting on Sunday. With great support ...

How big is your footprint?

Patrick O'Brien — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:13:00 +0100

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.

Can't wait for 1st world youth day experience!

Paschal Uche — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:08:06 +0100

With Just 16 days to go its difficult to contain my excitement! My only other pilgrimage prior to this was ...

World Youth Day Cross Visits Nearby Diocese of Ballarat...

Gareth Talbot — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:33:45 +0100

Hi!

Just a short, quick posting. Some of you will remember when the World Youth Day Cross came to England ...

Top ten things to take to Sydney

Patrick O'Brien — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:03:29 +0100

A list of handy things you may want to take with you to Sydney.

World Youth Day registrations approach 200,000

Gareth Talbot — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:15:45 +0100

Registrations for World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) have been rolling in, with just under 200,000 in the system, organisers ...

Massive altar roof raised into place at Randwick Racecourse for World Youth Day 2008

Gareth Talbot — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:58:40 +0100

A massive roof, measuring 30 metres by 40 metres, has been raised into place above the sanctuary where His Holiness ...

The Olympic torch of World Youth Day takes to the streets of Sydney

Gareth Talbot — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:45:23 +0100

The “Olympic Torch” of World Youth Day – a 3.8 metre ...

Presenting... Your World Youth Day Communications Officers!

Gareth Talbot — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:16:26 +0100

Good morning! I just thought I'd quickly add this and a couple of other postings before our final preparation meeting ...

Jesus and Mary climb heavenwards on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Gareth Talbot — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:24:00 +0100

‘Jesus’ and ‘Mary’ climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge today to get ...