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Join our week-long prayer and evangelization mission with the intercessions of St. John Paul II and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. We’re sharing the legacy of these saints in this 2025 Youth Jubilee!
We’re the John Paul II Project , and we are hosting a weeklong event for the Jubilee of Youth.
From meditations on hope, to Eucharistic Adoration, street evangelization and homeless ministry, this is a must-visit site for the Jubilee of Youth.
We hope you can join us!
In all the craziness of life, do you have clarity on who you are and what you’re made for?
God loves you and has a plan for you. Without an interior life, it’s easy to become confused, anxious, or stuck in indecision.
We live in a culture of chaos and confusion where young people are searching for peace.
Do you really understand the powerful impact prayer can have on your life?
We’re offering space and time for young people to come to Jesus and find their true identity in Him!
— St. John Paul II
Be more than a tourist…
Evangelize
Evangelize with us as we bring truth and love to those on the streets of Rome.
Foster
Foster an intimate relationship with our Eucharistic Lord and Our Lady through prayer.
Discover
Discover the legacies of these awesome saints to follow in their example.
Experience
Experience opportunities for authentic pilgrimage and service to the poor.
Through the witness of St. John Paul II and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, launch a life of sanctity.
Encounter Our Lord
Step away from the business of the streets into a deep encounter with the Lord. Silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, points of meditation and prayerful music.
Discover Truth & Love
Learn from formative talks and free resources to enter into the graces of the Jubilee Year and the legacies of St. John Paul II and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati.
Get Refreshed…with Nuns!
We will offer refreshments in the youth room and personal encounters with religious communities living out the New Evangelization!
Serve the Poor
Join us for “Paninis with Pier Giorgio”, in providing meals, prayers and love to Jesus in the poor and homeless, in imitation of Pier Giorgio Frassati.
Pilgrimage & Evangelize
We’re doing St. Philip Neri’s 7 Church Pilgrimage Walk and evangelizing with Theology of the Body along the way. Join us for all or part of it!
Visit Our Exhibit & Shrine
Visit our exhibit on St. John Paul II and write your personal intentions at our Marian Shrine with the image of Pier Giorgio Frassati’s beloved Our Lady of Oropa.
Where to Find Us:
The Centro by St. Peter’s Basilica: San Lorenzo Church & International Youth Centre – Home of St. John Paul II’s WYD Cross
The Church in Piazza Farnese: Chiesa di Santi Giovanni e Petronio dei Bolognesi – Located in Rome’s Historic Center
Schedule
Daily Spotlights
Tuesday, July 29th
5:00 AM- 6:00 PM
7 Church Pilgrimage & Evangelization Mission
Wednesday, July 30th
3:30-6:00 PM
Talk, Adoration & Coffee House with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother
Thursday July 31st
Talk: TBD, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P
Friday August 1st
Talk: “Depression, Discernment & Daring to Live: Pro-Tips from the Saints”- Corinne MacDonald, Founder of the JP2 Project
Saturday August 2nd
9:00 AM
Talk: "Why God Made Things Beautiful—And Why It Matters to You” - John & Ashley Noronha, Founders of Truth & Beauty Project
Weekly Highlights
-Join Us Wednesday through Friday-
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Veneration of the Body of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
8:30 AM
Liturgy of the Hours
9:30 AM
Paninis with Pier Giorgio Homeless Ministry
5:00 PM
Procession with the WYD Cross in St. Peter’s Square
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Night of Adoration with the Saints
Come visit our Marian Shrine, John Paul II Youth Exhibit and JP2 Project Booth at the Centro San Lorenzo from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM, or anytime we have programming there!
Venerate the body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati at Santa Maria Sopra Minerva all week from 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM. Our JP2 Project missionary team will be guiding pilgrims!
Full Program
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Tuesday July 29, 2025 (Off Site Day)
5:00 AM- 5:00 PM: 7 Church Pilgrimage & Evangelization Mission (meet at Piazza Farnese Church)
7:00 PM: Opening Mass with Holy Father Leo XIV (St. Peter’s Square)
Wednesday July 30, 2025 (Centro San Lorenzo)
8:30 AM: Liturgy of the Hours
9:00 AM: Talk: “Your Soul Is a Masterpiece: Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be” – John & Ashley Noronha, Founders of Truth & Beauty Project
9:30 AM: Meet for Paninis with Pier Giorgio Homeless Ministry (Centro San Lorenzo: Youth Room)
9:00 PM-11:00 AM: Church, Youth Room & Courtyard open for Marian Shrine, JP2 Exhibit and JP2 Booth
2:00 PM-6:00 PM: Church, Youth Room & Courtyard open for our Marian Shrine, John Paul II Youth Exhibit and JP2 Project Booth
2:00 PM: Holy Hour of Adoration with St. Faustina
3:00 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet (English & Spanish) & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
3:30 PM: Coffee House with Sr. Clare Crockett’s Community, Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother (Youth Room)
4:30 PM: Talk: Theme TBD, Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother
5:00 PM: Holy Hour of Adoration with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother
5:00 PM: Procession with the original WYD Cross in St. Peter’s Square
6:00 PM: Holy Mass (English & Italian)
8:00 PM: Rosary with meditations
8:30 PM- 10:00 PM: Night of Adoration with John Paul II
Thursday July 31, 2025 (Both Locations)
8:30 AM: Liturgy of the Hours (Centro San Lorenzo: Church)
9:00 PM-11:00 AM: Youth Room & Courtyard open for Marian Shrine, JP2 Exhibit and JP2 Booth (Centro San Lorenzo)
9:30 AM: Meet for Paninis with Pier Giorgio Homeless Ministry (Centro San Lorenzo: Youth Room)
2:00 PM-5:00 PM: Church, Youth Room & Courtyard open for our Marian Shrine, John Paul II Youth Exhibit and JP2 Project Booth (Centro San Lorenzo: Youth Room)
5:00 PM: Procession with the original WYD Cross in St. Peter’s Square (meet at Centro San Lorenzo)
7:00 PM: Mass in English (Piazza Farnese Church)
8:00 PM: Talk: Topic TBD, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., author, professor, speaker and regular contributor to podcasts Pints of Aquinas, Classic Catholics, The Thomistic Institute & Godsplaining (Piazza Farnese Church)
8:30 PM- 10:00 PM: Night of Adoration with Pier Giorgio Frassati (Piazza Farnese Church)
Friday August 1, 2025 (Centro San Lorenzo)
8:30 AM: Liturgy of the Hours
9:00 AM: Youth Testimony: “He Makes All Things New: Experiencing my Father’s Passing” – Jonah Pier Condit, JP2 Project
9:30 AM: Meet for Paninis with Pier Giorgio Homeless Ministry (Centro San Lorenzo: Youth Room)
9:00 PM-11:00 AM: Church, Youth Room & Courtyard open for Marian Shrine, JP2 Exhibit and JP2 Booth
2:00 PM-5:00 PM: Youth Room & Courtyard open for our Marian Shrine, John Paul II Youth Exhibit and JP2 Project Booth
3:00 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet (English & Spanish) & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
3:30 PM: Coffee House with Joe & Corinne MacDonald, Founders of the JP2 Project
4:30 PM: Talk: “Depression, Discernment & Daring to Live: Pro-Tips from the Saints”- Corinne MacDonald, Founder of the JP2 Project
5:00 PM: Holy Hour of Adoration with Points of Meditation
5:00 PM: Public Procession with the original WYD Cross
8:00 PM: Rosary with meditations, by the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother
8:30 PM- 10:00 PM: Night of Adoration with Pier Giorgio Frassati
Saturday August 2, 2025 (Centro San Lorenzo)
8:30 AM: Liturgy of the Hours
9:00 AM: Talk: “Why God Made Things Beautiful—And Why It Matters to You” – John & Ashley Noronha, Founders of Truth & Beauty Project
9:00 PM-11:00 AM: Church, Youth Room & Courtyard open for Marian Shrine, JP2 Exhibit and JP2 Booth
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM: Holy Hour of Adoration with Points of Meditation
See you at the Jubilee of Youth!
Here’s how you get started.
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3. Join us for the mission!
Event starts July 29 – we can hardly wait!
Sainthood: the ultimate adventure.
Take the next step. Encounter Jesus – He is waiting for you.
“Pier Giorgio testifies that holiness is possible for everyone, and that only the revolution of charity can enkindle the hope of a better future in the hearts of people.”
— Pope St. John Paul II, Beatification Mass of Pier Giorgio Frassati, 1990.
“I urge you with all the strength of my soul to approach the Eucharist Table as often as possible. Feed on this Bread of the Angels from which you will draw the strength to fight inner struggles.” - Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Support the Cause
Each alumni missionary is working to fundraise for their cost, but we need even more help to make this event free for thousands of pilgrims.
“My experience with the JP2 Project was truly life-changing!.. I deepened my relationship with God and the Saints in ways and to an extent I never could have imagined beforehand.”
Justin Read
Santa Clara University
“Perhaps now more than ever, our world needs to discover the truth, goodness, and beauty of Saint John Paul Il’s vision of human love. The JP2 Project immerses the next generation of young people in this treasure, forming them to become effective missionaries across the globe.”
Jason Evert
Founder of chastity.com
“After your time at the JP2 Project you will be able to understand and live out the genius of Pope St. John Paul the Il. I invite you to Poland!”
Cardinal Stanistaw Dziwisz
Former Archbishop of Krakow and Pope St. John Paul lI’s Personal Secretary of 39 Years.
About the Host
The JP2 Project
The John Paul II Project helps young people become builders of a civilization of love & truth through immersive formation programs in the US and abroad.
We’ve discovered a call to contribute to the Church’s large event efforts to evangelize the youth of the world. World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon was our first rodeo, and this Youth Jubilee is our next mission. The goal is to help young travelers have a transformative experience of the Lord that lasts beyond the fun pilgrimage high.
A team of JP2 Project alumni work with our small staff to organize, fundraise and execute every aspect of this mission, from deciding on content to designing materials to standing in the heat to invite people off the streets. Learn more about the JP2 Project
Centro San Lorenzo & The Shalom Community
We were overjoyed when we received permission to host our activities at the Centro San Lorenzo, right next to St. Peter’s Basilica and home of the original World Youth Day Cross. John Paul II entrusted this cross to young people in the first WYD gathering of 1984 in St. Peter’s Square, giving them “the mission to carry it throughout the world as a sign of Christ’s love for humanity.”
The spirit of WYD lives on here at the Centro all year long: fraternal hospitality, mission and the joy of the Gospel, and deep roots in the faith. It’s under the care of the missionaries from the Shalom Community, who have been incredibly welcoming, supportive and authentic witnesses of the faith. Thank you Centro San Lorenzo & Shalom Missionaries!
Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother
The Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother are helping us tremendously to make this mission possible. They’ve opened up the church under their care right in Rome’s historic center, providing a second location for our missionary efforts. Thanks to them, we’re able to hold night adoration downtown and engage in some raw street evangelization in the midst of Rome’s night life, inviting people to encounter Our Lord in the Eucharist!
The Sisters are also pivotal guest speakers at the Centro San Lorenzo location, providing formative talks, inspiring points of meditation, and an opportunity for fellowship with their community during one of our coffee houses in the youth room.
The Home of the Mother is recently known for the legacy of Sr. Clare Crockett, whose cause for beatification is underway. Because of our founder’s personal friendship with Sr. Clare and the impact the Home of the Mother has had on her life, there is a scholarship named after Sr. Clare to help students with a missionary zeal participate in the signature JP2 Project International Fellowship.
Learn more about the Home of the Mother and Sr. Clare’s story.
The Association of Pier Giorgio Frassati
Our heartfelt thanks to Wanda Gawronska, niece of Pier Giorgio Frassati and long-time friend of the JP2 Project, the “Shady Priests”, and all our friends in Pier Giorgio Frassati based in Rome. We are so honored and grateful that you have asked us to help make it possible for pilgrims to venerate the body of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Thank you for entrusting to us this mission of guarding the saint’s body and assisting pilgrims in this beautiful opportunity for grace.