LISBON CORPS
Small group? No group? No problem!
"Lisbon Corps" is an open group made up of English-speaking small groups (youth and their chaperones, including families) from around the world. The Lisbon Corps group experiences the week of World Youth Day and two day trips together.
Young adult individuals and groups are invited to join Lisbon UNITED. Pilgrims reserve their own flights to Lisbon. Your JMJyouth WYD Guide meets you at the airport upon arrival, and escorts the group to your hotel. Read on for more information, then fill out the form at the bottom of the page to have pricing and package details sent to your email. |
Lisbon Corps
World Youth Day Itinerary
July 31st - August 9th, 2023 Base Itinerary: Jul 31 Mon Arrive in Lisbon, transfer to your lodging, and prepare for WYD Aug 1 Tue Lisbon Walking Tour, WYD Opening Ceremonies Aug 2 Wed Morning catechesis, WYD Youth Festival Aug 3 Thu Morning catechesis, Welcoming Ceremonies for our Holy Father Aug 4 Fri Morning catechesis, WYD Youth Festival & Way of the Cross with the Pope Aug 5 Sat Morning pilgrimage, evening vigil with our Holy Father Aug 6 Sun Morning Mass with the Pope, pilgrimage back to Lisbon Aug 7 Mon Day Trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Aug 8 Tue Day Trip to Nazare, Batalha, and Alcobaça Aug 9 Wed Depart Lisbon for home or independent travel OPTIONAL Beach Day Add-On after WYD: August 9-10 Aug 9 Wed Day Trip to the beach Aug 10 Thu Depart Lisbon for home or independent travel OPTIONAL Days in the Dioceses (DID) Add-On before WYD: Dates TBA, approx. July 26 - 31 Jul 26 Wed Arrive in Lisbon, transfer to your host parish Jul 27 Thu DID Activities as determined by your host parish Jul 28 Fri DID Activities as determined by your host parish Jul 29 Sat DID Activities as determined by your host parish Jul 30 Sun DID closing Mass and time with families Jul 31 Mon Transfer to Lisbon to begin the Corps itinerary above Mass will be available daily. |
Your WYD journey starts HERE!
To join the Lisbon Corps, sign up below to receive a registration form via email.
Have a group of 15+ pilgrims? Build your own WYD itinerary!
Have a group of 15+ pilgrims? Build your own WYD itinerary!
Visas to enter Portugal
Pilgrims from the U.S., Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and the E.U. may enter Portugal using their passports; a visa is not required.
Pilgrims from other countries may need a visa to enter Portugal. The official source for information on visa requirements is your local Portuguese embassy or consulate. For unofficial information about visa requirements, click here.
JMJyouth cannot assist pilgrims with acquiring visas to enter Portugal. All pilgrims will receive a letter confirming their WYD registration about 3 months prior to the event (April 2023). This letter should be included in your visa application. However, WYD registration does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. Visa decisions are typically made after the refund deadline has passed. This means that JMJyouth, unfortunately, is not able to provide refunds to pilgrims whose visa applications are rejected.
Pilgrims from other countries may need a visa to enter Portugal. The official source for information on visa requirements is your local Portuguese embassy or consulate. For unofficial information about visa requirements, click here.
JMJyouth cannot assist pilgrims with acquiring visas to enter Portugal. All pilgrims will receive a letter confirming their WYD registration about 3 months prior to the event (April 2023). This letter should be included in your visa application. However, WYD registration does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. Visa decisions are typically made after the refund deadline has passed. This means that JMJyouth, unfortunately, is not able to provide refunds to pilgrims whose visa applications are rejected.
It gets better!
JMJ Youth Travel Benefits
We aim to serve group leaders by making the job of coordinating a spiritually rich pilgrimage as simple as possible. In support of our group leaders, ALL JMJ Youth pilgrimages include:
- 24x7 support from a JMJ Youth WYD Guide assigned to your group
- 24x7 support from the JMJ Youth office in Lisbon, including our staff chaplain and staff doctor
- Airport transfers
- Accommodations located in Central Lisbon
- Daily Masses
- WYD Registration, including pick-up and delivery of your pilgrim kits
- "Student Protection" plan from Travel Insured purchased by JMJyouth for every pilgrim (US residents only) ALREADY INCLUDED.
- Option to upgrade to "Cancel for any reason" travel Insurance
- A private website with your group's travel details
- ONE FREE PACKAGE for every ten paid pilgrims
- ONE FREE FAMILIARIZATION TRIP to Lisbon in advance of WYD (date TBD) for groups with 45+ pilgrims. Leaders of smaller groups may join the trip at cost. Terms and conditions apply.
- Digital/paperless quote, contract, and invoices with the option to make online payments
- Frequent group leader updates with insider information from our contacts in Lisbon and preparation tips from our staff of WYD experts
Gallery: Panama Corps (United) 2019
Gallery: Krakow Corps (United) 2016
Gallery: Rio Corps (United) 2013
Contact Us
JMJ Youth Pilgrimages
1-800-601-7225
info@JMJYouth.com
Office Hours:
7:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
10:00 am - 8:00 pm EST
1-800-601-7225
info@JMJYouth.com
Office Hours:
7:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
10:00 am - 8:00 pm EST