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A Note From
Rev. Joe Koyickal
Jubilee Year Celebration of Youth in Rome
As many of you know, the Church is celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025 with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” Throughout the year, various celebrations are taking place in Rome for different groups, & one of the major events will be the Jubilee of Youth, happening from July 28 to August 3.
Over one million young people from around the world are expected to gather for this inspiring week of faith, fellowship, & celebration. I am glad to share that the Pallottines are bringing a group of over 70 youth from across the globe to participate in this beautiful event.
The Pallottine Commission for Apostolate at our headquarters in Rome, of which I am a member, had been planning for this event for a year, to coordinate our youth group’s
participation. I am happy to let you know (though many already know) that I have selected Patrick Dunn, from Ss. Mary & Joseph Parish, as one of three young people representing Pallottine Youth from North America—along with two others from Milwaukee.
The week will be filled with uplifting experiences, including cultural, artistic, & spiritual activities throughout the city of Rome. A highlight of the event will be a prayer vigil with the
Holy Father at Tor Vergata (University of Rome) University grounds, followed by an overnight gathering & rest under the stars. The celebration will conclude with a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Pope Leo IV on Sunday, August 3.
In addition to these events, our Pallottine youth will also visit our headquarters in Rome, celebrate Mass at the church where St. Vincent Pallotti’s body is preserved, explore the
Pallotti Museum, & enjoy dinner together at the community house.
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Patrick & the entire group. Patrick is a gifted & devoted young man, & I have no doubt this experience will deepen his faith & leadership. In times like these, the Church greatly needs young people full of passion, vision, & faith, & we must nurture & support them as future leaders. Please extend your prayers & support to Patrick. Feel free to support him in any way. I really appreciate the support & cooperation from the Dunn family.
Prior to this event is my Commission meeting in Warsaw, Poland, so I am traveling to Poland with a stopover in Munich on the evening of Sunday July 13. After the meeting, I’ll head to Rome for final preparations & the Youth Jubilee event. I’m both excited & a little nervous but trusting in God’s grace for a joyful & fruitful experience. Please keep us in your prayers for safe travels & a fruitful experience. I will be back home by August 7.
While I’m away, Fr. Jaymon, one of our Pallottine priests currently studying in Rome, will be available for the Masses & for any pastoral needs. This will be his first visit to the U.S., so please extend your warm hospitality, & make him feel at home. Please contact the Parish Office for any needs & they will assist you and coordinate with Fr. Jaymon as needed.
Blessings of Peace and Joy Always,
Fr. Joe
