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Pilgrims from Diocese of Peoria ready to experience World Youth Day in Poland

By: Tom Dermody   -   July 12, 2016   -   Featured Article Diocese of Peoria, Pierced Hearts, Sister Sara Kowal, World Youth Day

World Youth Day 2016 will focus on the theme chosen by Pope Francis from the Gospel of Matthew: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." (CNS)

Dozens of pilgrims from the Diocese of Peoria will join an expected 2 million Catholics preparing to gather in Poland with Pope Francis at World Youth Day 2016 later this month. Most of the local participants will be part of a pilgrimage organized by the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary that […]