World Youth Day pilgrims from Our Lady of the Snows, North Floral Park, smile in front of a statue of Pope John Paul II in the parish’s gathering space.

Pictured, starting on the top left, Father Jeremy Canna, Amanda Ruiz, Ann Jose, Sylvia Kollappallil, Marie Warren, Abigail Singson, and Tashila Peter. Second row, Tessa James, Rony Moozhayil, Puja Thomas, Simi Thomas, Nimmi Thomas, Vini Thomas, William Cadelina, Chrisel Gladson, and John Benvenuto at the front.

Back in June, the pilgrims were blessed after the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass. The blessing was done by Deacon John Warren, who is the father of one of the pilgrims. The parish will bring a total of 17 pilgrims to WYD in Krakow, Poland.