As thousands of pilgrims across the United States prepare for their pilgrimage to Portugal, U.S. bishops and other leaders are excited for the young people to encounter Jesus Christ and hear them express their faith.
Father James Kuroly, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Brooklyn is one of those leaders.
He has been hard at work planning the pilgrimage for the youth of Brooklyn and Queens.
He spoke with Currents News Jessica Easthope, about what the pilgrims have in store for them over in Lisbon.
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