2027 World Youth Day Seoul Sign Up

August 31, 2026 12:00 AM

The Diocese of Des Moines invites pilgrims from ages 17-39 to participate in the 2027 World Youth Day (WYD) international gathering in Seoul, South Korea.

The Diocese of Des Moines WYD Seoul pilgrimage will take place from Tuesday, July 27, through Monday, August 9, 2027. It will include travel days, as well as three days of dedicated time at the local host parish in which pilgrims will participate in “spiritual, cultural, and service activities together with local parishioners.” A special event is tentatively scheduled for pilgrims to visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a heavily fortified, 2.5 mile buffer between North Korea and South Korea. 

The Iowa pilgrims will then go to Seoul for the international gathering, where they will hear speakers and celebrate Mass with Pope Leo XIV.

If you are interested in joining, sign up by August 31,2026. For more information, visit the Diocese of Des Moines WYD Seoul 2027 website, which includes an overview, a trip itinerary, as well as a way to sign up for the pilgrimage.

To see a video of Bishop speaking about the 2027 World Youth Day, click here.