WYD Seoul 2027 – Archdiocese of Boston

Pilgrimage to World Youth Day

Trip Date:
Jul 29, 2027
- Aug 10, 2027
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $6,054
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Archdiocese of Boston

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries and the Archdiocese of Boston for a life-changing week on pilgrimage. Experience the global Church firsthand amidst the unique and vibrant story of Catholicism in Korea, including special activities exploring the unique connection between Boston and the Diocese of Incheon. From remarkable saints, bustling markets, and moving shrines to Mass with the Pope and sleeping under the stars, join millions of Catholic young people in this worldwide encounter and celebration. You’ll never experience God, the Church, or your faith the same way again.

The deadline to register for this pilgrimage is June 30, 2026. You must have a passport valid through January 31, 2028 at time of registration.

 

This page is for individual young adult pilgrims and Archdiocesan staff to register for the pilgrimage. If you are traveling as part of a subgroup from a parish or school, please refer to your subgroup’s page to register.

What’s Included?

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director
  • Local Korean guide
  • Accommodations in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms (including taxes)
  • Breakfast daily at lodging, 4 additional meals, and WYD meal vouchers
  • Registration with WYD Committee, including access to events, public transportation pass, & WYD pilgrim kit
  • Access to Verso WYD spiritual & logistical preparation and follow-up resources
  • Fundraising resources
  • Roundtrip airfare from Boston Logan to Seoul
  • Verso Pilgrim Kit, including a pilgrimage booklet
  • Gratuities for local guide and pilgrimage director
  • Two t-shirts
  • Airport transfers in South Korea (if traveling on group flight)

Itinerary

July 29, 2027
  • Depart Boston for Incheon, South Korea, and begin your World Youth Day journey (flights included or not included depending on package selected)
  • Dinner is provided on the airplane
  • Overnight on airplane
July 30, 2027
  • Additional meal provided on the airplane
  • Arrive at Incheon International Airport
  • Dinner (on your own) at Incheon Airport or near hotel, pending flight arrival schedule
  • Transfer to your hotel and check in
  • Celebrate Mass at the hotel or nearby church
  • Overnight in Incheon

Accommodations: Sea & Moon Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

July 31, 2027
  • Participate in events of the Diocese of Incheon (final details still pending)
  • Sending-Off Mass with the Bishop of Incheon
  • Lunch and dinner on your own this day
  • Overnight in Incheon

Accommodations: Sea & Moon Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

August 1, 2027
  • Mass at the Incheon Cathedral, followed by a visit to the Diocese of Incheon Museum
  • Free time for lunch on your own
  • Enjoy the Wolmido Cruise in Incheon, which takes you along the Yellow Sea, offering stunning views of the ocean and nearby islands. Afterward, the program continues with a walking tour around Wolmi Culture Street and Park with traditional Korean architecture and gardens.
  • Dinner as a group provided
  • Overnight in Incheon

Accommodations: Sea & Moon Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

August 2, 2027
  • Explore Ganghwa Island, beginning with a visit to the Ganghwa Peace Observatory with direct views of North Korea across the water
  • Continue to Gapgot Martyrs’ Shine for Mass, a group lunch, and time for personal prayer
  • Transfer to Seoul and check into the hotel
  • Dinner as a group
  • Overnight in Seoul

Accommodations: Standard centrally-located hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

August 3, 2027
  • Receive WYD credentials
  • Free morning to explore Seoul using Verso’s WYD resources
  • Visit churches and shrines along one of the city’s walking pilgrimage routes and orient yourself to the city’s charming neighborhoods and vibrant culture
  • World Youth Day officially begins with an opening Mass for all pilgrims, celebrated by the Archbishop of Seoul
  • Overnight in Seoul

Accommodations: Standard centrally-located hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

August 4, 2027
  • Morning Catechesis sessions with pilgrims and bishops from around the world, including prayer, discussion, and Mass
  • Attend Youth Festival events in the afternoon, ranging from concerts and speakers to Reconciliation and fellowship
  • Overnight in Seoul

Accommodations: Standard centrally-located hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

August 5, 2027
  • Catechesis sessions with fellow pilgrims
  • Welcome the Holy Father to Seoul with a special celebration and prayer service
  • Overnight in Seoul

Accommodations: Standard centrally-located hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

August 6, 2027
  • Final catechetical session in the morning with the bishops
  • Then, the Youth Festival continues, with opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation or check out the Vocations Fair
  • In the evening, rejoin the Pope as all the pilgrims pray together the Stations of the Cross, led by the Holy Father himself
  • Overnight in Seoul

Accommodations: Standard centrally-located hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

August 7, 2027
  • Group Mass in a local church with all pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Boston
  • Begin the pilgrimage to the Vigil site, typically a 12-15 mile walk
  • After finding designated area, settle in and enjoy different entertainment, shows, music, and prayer opportunities
  • In the evening, join the Pope and fellow pilgrims for a Vigil prayer service
  • That night, sleep under the stars and prepare for the Closing Mass
  • Overnight at Vigil site

Accommodations: Standard centrally-located hotel room available to store belongings, but pilgrims will sleep at vigil site

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (*Meals at Vigil site)

August 8, 2027
  • The morning begins early with closing activities, including music, speakers and prayers, followed by the closing Papal Mass with the Holy Father
  • At the end of Mass, the next host diocese for World Youth Day is announced
  • Return to the hotel and enjoy a free evening to relax after a long day
  • Dinner is on your own this evening
  • Overnight in Seoul

Accommodations: Standard centrally-located hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch (*meals at Vigil site)

August 9, 2027
  • Free day to explore Seoul
  • Choose your own adventure! Ascend Namsam Tower, pray at striking shrines such as Dangoggae or Seosomun, taste local delicacies at Gwangjang Market, explore Bukchon Hanok Village, or visit one of the five traditional palaces throughout the city (all activities on your own)
  • Final Mass in a local church (exact time/location to be determined)
  • Enjoy a final Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Seoul

Accommodations: Simple/Standard centrally-located hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

August 10, 2027
  • Transfer to the Incheon International Airport (airport transfers included for those on the group flight)
  • Depart Seoul for Boston

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Incheon

Seoul

  • All accommodations in Seoul for World Youth Day are in centrally-located hotels, with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and easy access to event sites and public transportation.
  • Exact hotel assignment in Seoul will be announced in the Spring of 2027.

Pricing

Package Cost
$6,054

Trip Savings

Land Only Savings (No Group Flight)
$2,000 / person

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement
$1,749 / person

The deadline to register for the pilgrimage is June 30, 2026. All pilgrims must have a passport valid through January 31, 2028 at registration.

Pricing listed per person in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms and includes airfare.

The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Final pricing may adjust based on actual costs for WYD registration fees, airfare, and/or any significant changes in currency exchange rates. Please see the Payment Schedule dropdown in the “More Details” section below for additional information regarding pricing.

Led by

Archdiocese of Boston’s Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship
Melissa Kalpakgian
Evangelization Consultant
Contact Melissa and Jared at  wyd@rcab.org for questions.
Archdiocese of Boston’s Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship
Jared Cowell
Evangelization Consultant
Contact Melissa and Jared at  wyd@rcab.org for questions.
Chaplain
Fr. Chris Bae
Boston Korean Community

Flights

  • Your group has included a flight in the pilgrimage package. More details about flight information and your exact itinerary will be available no later than Spring 2027.
  • Pilgrims will have the option of opting out of the group flight. If they opt out of the group flight, they will need to arrange their own airfare to Seoul based

All pilgrims on the group flight (standard package) will have their airfare arranged by Verso Ministries. More details about flight information and your exact itinerary will be available no later than Spring 2027.

Designated arrival and departure times for land-only pilgrims (those who opt out of the group flight) will be announced one year prior to the pilgrimage.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare (not included if Land Only package is selected)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not listed on itinerary
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel For Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

In order to secure your space, Verso Ministries requires a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person. All final balances are due by March 31, 2027. Here is your group’s payment plan:

  1. Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
  2. June 30, 2026 – 25% of package
  3. September 30, 2026 – 25% of package
  4. December 31, 2026 – 25% of package
  5. March 31, 2027 – Final balance

 

Final package price is estimated. Pricing includes an estimated $2,000 per person for airfare and $250 for WYD registration fees. Prices are based on the current (as of summer 2025) exchange rate of $1.00 USD to ₩1,370.00 KRW. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates, airline taxes and fees (as applicable), or World Youth Day registration fees could affect the final pilgrimage pricing. Any changes in final pricing will be communicated before the final payment deadline.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations of individual pilgrims must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees will be charged per person, per booking, and apply to individual pilgrims.

If the group chooses to cancel its pilgrimage in its entirety on or before June 30, 2026, Verso Ministries retains the group deposit and will refund pilgrims any money paid. If the group chooses to cancel its pilgrimage in its entirety after June 30, 2026, then the group deposit is retained, and the following cancellation fee schedule will apply for all individual payments. Individual cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.

  • After deposit: Deposit is retained ($500 per person)
  • July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026: 25% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026: 50% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • January 1, 2027 – March 31, 2027: 75% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • April 1, 2027 or after: 100% of trip cost is refundable

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, World Youth Day registration, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 180 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.

Groups of 40 or more will have a dedicated Verso Ministries Pilgrimage Director and local Korean guide. Groups smaller than 40 will share their Pilgrimage Director and local guide with other groups.

If you have any questions about pilgrimage details, please do not hesitate to contact us at wyd@versoministries.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I purchase travel protection?

We recommend that all pilgrims consider purchasing travel protection. We partner with Travel Insured International (TII) to offer travel protection.  According to TII, travel protection helps protect you and those you are traveling with from unforeseen emergencies, which always seem to happen at the worst possible time. In the event of emergencies, both before and during your travels, as well other circumstances, like travel delay, lost baggage, missed connection(s), and much more, travel protection can help. Upon registration you will receive a travel protection quotation from TII. If you have any questions regarding your quotation, please call TII. If you need an updated or new quotation, please contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.
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How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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What is my Pilgrim Portal?

Your Pilgrim Portal is how you will securely share the information we need for your trip. We collect all this information through your “tasks” in your Pilgrim Portal. After booking, you will receive access to your portal and can log in at the link at the top of this page.
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Resources

Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.

13 Books for Your Ultimate World Youth Day Reading List

5 Must Visit Catholic Sites in South Korea

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Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Through Pilgrimage

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

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