Young people gather for a Mass and concert May 8 at an arena in Madrid, marking 100 days until the start of World Youth Day 2011. Preparations for the international event in Madrid are heating up and organizers are promising a "fiesta," adding a Spanish flavor to the traditional opportunities for prayer, friendship, music and religious education. (CNS photo/courtesy of World Youth Day 2011)
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Puerta de Alcala in Madrid, the symbolic main entrance to the city, is lit in blue in this evening view showing a fountain with the goddess Cybele in Plaza de Cibeles Nov. 14. Pope Benedict XVI will enter Madrid through this entrance for an evening recep tion in the plaza during the Aug. 16-21, 2011, World Youth Day in Madrid. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Bishop W. Francis Malooly walks with teens as they carry the replica of the World Youth Day cross from St. Paul Church to St. Elizabeth Church during the Catholic youth cross pilgrimage in Wilmington, Del., April 16. Youths around the globe are preparing for the international World Youth Day in August. It will take place in Madrid, Spain, with Pope Benedict XVI. (CNS photo/Don Blake, The Dialog)
MADISON — Preparations are full steam ahead for our participation in the upcoming World Youth Day (WYD) Madrid 2011.The dates are August 8 to 24. The Diocese of Madison is teaming up with St. Paul University Catholic Center to sponsor this pilgrimage to Madrid.
Information about the two itineraries we are offering can be found on www.madisondiocese.org/wyd
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