From the seven deaneries of the Diocese of Buea, over 500 youths convened at the Regina Angelorum Parish for an opening Mass on Saturday March 23rd 2024, to commemorate the 38th edition of World Youth Day Celebrations at the level of the Diocese.
opening mass of the 2024 Diocesan Youth pilgrimage
Officiating the Eucharistic celebration; an act of thanksgiving, His Lordship Michael Bibi, while communing with the youths, called on them to drive away all forms of hatred and evil from their hearts and to learn how to appreciate the goodness in others. Holding under the theme “Rejoicing in Hope” as selected by the Holy Father, this annual celebration gives youths the opportunity to grow in their faith and be messengers of God’s words.
Bishop Bibi celebrates with the Youths.
The prelate further invited these young boys and girls to guard against the sins of despair and presumptions which he says are sins against hope. Reminding them that grace builds on nature, the chief shepherd invited the youths to put in personal efforts in whatever they hope to achieve while not forgetting to ask God for the graces to succeed.
World Youth Day Celebrations 2024
Activities characterizing the three day Buea Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage/ World Youth Day Celebrations 2024 which is taking place at the edifice of St. Paul’s College Bonjongo , includes among others, prayers, gospel sharing , stations of the cross, and workshops.
opening Mass
According to the Diocesan Youth chaplain Rev. Fr. Anslem Kebei, it is expected that at the end of this pilgrimage, the youths should return home anew and spirit filled.
The event which started on Friday March 22nd 2024, shall be concluded on Palm Sunday; March 24th, which marks the beginning of Holy week celebrations for the year 2024.
