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World Youth Day 2023 is August 1-6, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. The pilgrimage includes one day, August 7,
in Fatima and Santarem.

The Diocese of Baker is contracting with a U.S. Catholic pilgrimage company, JMJYouth Pilgrimages. The estimated pilgrimage cost per registered pilgrim is ~$3600. (Precise fees for air travel and registration for WYD 2023 can only be estimated until reservations for both open. Airlines do not accept reservations more than one year in advance. Registration for WYD 2023 has not yet been announced.)

Each registered pilgrim is required to pay a $500, non-refundable deposit at the time of registration.

The registration deadline is July 1, 2022. (Anyone desiring to register after this date will be put on a waitlist.)

The Payment Schedule per Pilgrim (to the Diocese of Baker:)

• $500 non-refundable deposit/pilgrim due with registration
• Jul 1, 2022 25% of total (~$900)
• Oct 1, 2022 25% of total (~$900)
• Jan 1, 2023 25% of total (~$900)
• Apr 1, 2023 Balance

Cancellation Fee per Person by Date:

• As of deposit: $500
• As of Jul 15, 2022 $800
• As of Oct 15, 2022 $800+50% airfare
• As of Jan 15, 2023 $1,000+50% airfare
• As of Apr 15, 2023 No Refund Available
• For cancellations prior to ~January 15, 2023 (when the airline will require passenger names) persons can transfer all payments to replacement pilgrims.

The Pilgrimage Includes:

1. Round-trip airfare from Boise International Airport, Boise, ID. Airline costs and fees per registered pilgrim are estimated only as reservations are not accepted prior to one year before travel. Precise dates of departure and return are also subject to airline capacity and availability. Anticipated date of departure: July 29, 2023. Anticipated date of return: August 8, 2023.   *Pilgrims will be required to provide their own transportation to/from the Boise International Airport, Boise, ID.
2. Airport Transfers in Portugal
3. JMJ Youth WYD Guide assistance from arrival to departure (in Portugal).
4. World Youth Day registration (estimated to be $200)
5. Budget lodging in Lisbon within walking distance of the WYD main events. (Anticipated to be a youth hostel.)
6. WYD transportation in Lisbon.
7. Before/after WYD, breakfast at accommodations, dinner provided by JMJyouth
8. During WYD, breakfast at accommodations, lunches, and dinners provided by WYD
9. Lisbon walking tour
10. Day Trip: Fatima & Santarem (August 7, 2023).
11. Custom Day of Rest in Lisbon (July 31, 2023).

Pilgrims younger than 18 on July 28, 2023, or who will become 18 on or between July 29 - August 8, 2023:

• Pilgrims ages 16, and 17 on July 28, 2023, including those who celebrate their 18th birthday July 29-August 8, 2023, will need to be chaperoned by registered adult pilgrims age 21 or older, and, prior to travel on July 29, 2023, will need written permission to travel from parents/guardians.

• Pilgrims age 15 or younger on July 29, 2023, will need to be escorted by a parent/guardian who is also a registered pilgrim, and, prior to travel on July 29, 2023, will need written permission to travel from the parent/guardian if he/she is not registering as a pilgrim and intending to travel with the pilgrimage.