ON August 1, about 70 young Queenslanders will leave with Archbishop John Bathersby of Brisbane on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2000 in Rome.
Leading up to this special event, in coming weeks “New Generation” will introduce some of the pilgrims.
Name: David Fry
Parish/organisation: St Johns Wood/The Gap.
Age: 21
Why are you going on the World Youth Day pilgrimage? To learn more about my religion and where it began. Also to strengthen my faith.
What are you most looking forward to? Mixing with other cultures and journeying as a group.
What are you hoping to do when you return from the pilgrimage? Use what I’ve learnt to help others with the enthusiasm and energy I’ve gained.
What are you most anxious about? A little about travelling to other lands for the first time since I was very little.
What is one thing you are packing that you think no one else will pack? My little sister.
