World Youth Day Palm Sunday
Saturday, March 15, 2008

Palm Sunday is recognized internationally as the World Day of Youth. This celebration, including catechesis, praise and worship and mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral in downtown Toronto, launches the annual WYD theme as chosen by the Holy Father. All are welcome. This year’s theme is

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.
Acts 1:8

St. Paul's Basilica @ 6 p.m. (see below for directions)
Praise & Worship
Catechesis and Q & A with Archbishop Thomas Collins
Small group sharing and witness talks
Music Ministry by Neil McNeil Catholic Seconday School

Procession with WYD Commemorative Cross and Palms to St. Michael's Cathedral @ 7:30 p.m.

St. Michael's Cathedral @ 8 p.m. (see below for directions)
Palm Sunday Mass* with Archbishop Thomas Collins

* Any priests wishing to concelebrate, please bring an alb and contact Lecia Kiska at (416) 599-7676 ext. 225 or lecia@ocytoronto.org

Due to limited parking at St. Paul's, we recommend you take the TTC (nearest subway is Queen Station) or park in a municipal lot close to the Cathedral.