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World Youth Day 2016

About 600 young people from Brooklyn and Queens attended World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, July 25-31.

Local youth pray during Mass at Tauron Arena, Krakow. Photo © Maria-Pia Negro Chin
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio leads diocesan delegation in the Stations of the Cross. Photo © Maria-Pia Negro Chin
A local delegation is shown with Father Christopher O’Connor, pastor of St. Mary’s, Winfield parish. Photo © Maria-Pia Negro Chin
Brooklyn-born Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn., speaks to World Youth Day pilgrims at Sacred Heart Church in Krakow, July 28. Photo © Catholic News Service/ Bob Roller
Pope Francis walks with World Youth Day pilgrims as he arrives for a July 30 prayer vigil at the Field of Mercy in Krakow. Photo © Catholic News Service/ Paul Haring