New Zealand is fortunate enough to be allowed to co-host the Days in the Diocese, those few days prior to the official World Youth Day week of events that allow international pilgrims to experience life in the host country. 

Information specific to these hosting responsibilities will be made available in this section for your parish or communities reference.

Parishes are requested to arrange for buses to collect their pilgrim group(s) from the airport.  Two parishioners are asked to meet their pilgrims - one to stay with the bus and one to be at the Welcome Desk in the Airport - this will be advertised with a banner of greeting.  Auckland Airport's Blue Coats will also be available to help.

The schedule available below will be revised and available shortly.  We have arranged a Civic Reception to gather all pilgrims and hosts together before proceeding out to the various activities available.  The Civic Reception will begin at 10 am at the Beaumont Centre, Beaumont St, Auckland City.  The venue will be open from 9am.

We look forward to welcoming you all for our Diocesan Day at this Civic Reception at 10am.