WYD Seoul 2027 LOC Blesses New Space

Mar 07, 2025

SEOUL: Bishop Paul Lee Kyung-sang, General Coordinator of World Youth Day Seoul 2027 with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), blessed the new space for the WYD Seoul 2027 on February 24. It is located next to the Myeongdong Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul and is currently used as a spiritual center for confession and catechesis. The WYD office will be on the 4th floor, while the 5th and 6th floors will be used as spaces for young people.

Back in Apr 13, 2024, Bishop Paul blessed the newly inaugurated workplace, designed to resemble a lounge, aims to provide young people with a relaxed and comfortable environment to gather, socialize, and exchange ideas about the upcoming World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027. Located strategically within the Archdiocese of Seoul main office building, the workplace serves as the operational hub for the LOC’s planning and coordination efforts. The office also boasts designated spaces tailored for meetings and individual offices tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of LOC staff members, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency in their respective roles.

During the ceremony, Bishop Lee addressed the participants, expressing his sentiments: “As Paul the Apostle said, let us collectively recognise the significance of our individual roles and responsibilities within the one body of Christ, and work diligently together in preparing for the forthcoming World Youth Day.” --Catholic Korea