Global Symbols - Local Stories - United in One Faith
Townsville Diocese Saturday 8 - Sunday 16th September, 2007.
 In 1984 Pope John Paul 11 entrusted a 3.8 m high wooden cross to the youth of the world He told them that they were "to carry it as a symbol of Christ's love form Humanity". Since then it has travelled the world, millions of young people have experienced it's message for the love of God for all people. It is a central element of all World Youth Days and a vital part pf the preparation for Sydney 2008.
The national tour of the WYD Cross and Icon will go through every diocese, in every state, in Australia. This will be your chance to feel the spirit of WYD, to add your own steps and prayers to the 21 year-long pilgrimage of young people who have carried these symbols of Christ's love for humanity in every corner of the world. An Indigenous Message Stick will accompany the Cross and Icon in Australia. The Message Stick is an invitation to the indigenous youth of Australia to come to World Youth Day in July 2008.  Carry the Cross... Behold the Icon
Get involved in your local Journey of the WYD Cross and Icon. Young Australians, you, your group, your class, your parish... have the chance to be involved. Carry it, Touch it, Pray with It.The cross will be handed over by the Rockhampton Diocese in a moving ceremony on September 7, 2007 to be held at dusk in Longreach. The Cross & Icon will then travel by road to Winton, Cloncurry & Mt Isa and the length and breadth of the Diocese before being handed over to the Cairns Diocese at Gilroy Santa Maria College on Monday September 17th. | 
