Marienfeld - 20th & 21st August 2005
With great excitement young people from around the world gathered at Marienfeld to await the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI. The pilgrims celebrated the Vigil Mass and on the last day of the World Youth Day week over a million people gathered to celebrate the final Mass with Pope Benedict XVI. The youth day pilgrimage came to an end and our pilgrims started their long journey home. Although they were tired when they finally arrived back in the Kimberley they were all still excited and confirmed that the experience was one they will not forget.
With great excitement young people from around the world gathered at Marienfeld to await the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI. The pilgrims celebrated the Vigil Mass and on the last day of the World Youth Day week over a million people gathered to celebrate the final Mass with Pope Benedict XVI. The youth day pilgrimage came to an end and our pilgrims started their long journey home. Although they were tired when they finally arrived back in the Kimberley they were all still excited and confirmed that the experience was one they will not forget.
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Pilgrims walked for many kilometres to gather at Marienfeld for the final days of World Youth Day week.
Our pilgrims gathered at Marienfeld with over a million other young people from around the world.
The Australian and Aboriginal flags marked the spot where Australians gathered at Marienfeld.
Ronald Mosquito from Balgo is interviewed for Australian TV while at Marienfeld.
Bishop Saunders, Fr Matthew Digges and Fr Daniel Benedetti gathered with some of our pilgrims.
Accommodation at Marienfeld.
Luckily the rain stayed away.
Luckily the rain stayed away.
Pope Benedict XVI arrived at Marienfeld for the Vigil Mass
Vigil Mass - Saturday 20th August 2005
The World Youth Day Cross
The Vigil Mass could be seen on the large screen enabling everyone to join in the Mass.
Pope Benedict XVI at the Vigil Mass at Marienfeld
Celebration of the final World Youth Day Mass - 21st August 2005
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the final Mass for World Youth Day.
Photo: courtesy KNA-BLD
Photographer: Wolfgang Radtke
Photo: courtesy KNA-BLD
Photographer: Wolfgang Radtke
It was a long walk back to the train station after the final World Youth Day Mass
Some Australian pilgrims farewell the Pope
See you all in Sydney for the next World Youth Day(Photographer: Guido Karl/WJT gGmbh)