Our Local Community

Our Fort Myers Journey

A story of faith, pilgrimage, and community, reaching back to 2001 and continuing with a new generation preparing for Seoul.

Remembering Where We Began

Our community is bringing together the photographs and memories of its World Youth Day journey. This collection will tell the story of the people who traveled, the communities that supported them, and the experiences they brought home.

2001

The Beginning of Our Story

Details about our community’s beginnings and its first World Youth Day preparations will be added here.

Together

The Years That Followed

Memories from past pilgrimages, participating communities, and the people who helped make each journey possible will be added here.

2027

Preparing for Seoul

Our next chapter looks toward World Youth Day in South Korea, supported by prayer, preparation, and the generosity of our community.

Community photograph coming soon

What Stayed with Us

How can a pilgrimage shape someone’s life after they return? This space will share personal testimonies from members of our community, in their own words.

Personal Testimony

Faith in Everyday Life

A pilgrim’s reflection on the place of faith in daily life will be shared here.

Testimony coming soon

Personal Testimony

Friendship and Community

A pilgrim’s memories of the people and relationships encountered along the journey will be shared here.

Testimony coming soon

Personal Testimony

Looking Toward the Future

A pilgrim’s reflection on the choices, hopes, or questions they brought home will be shared here.

Testimony coming soon

The Journey Continues

Explore memories from past gatherings and learn about our community’s preparations for Seoul.