- WHAT’S NEXT AFTER WYD2023?by Sr. Jean D. Alcain World Youth Day was inspired and established by St. John Paul II in 1986. Its goal is for the young Catholics to perpetuate the Church’s tradition, spirituality, and work within the world. Usually, it lasts for a weeklong celebration of spiritual activity that integrates animations with Catechisms, public rituals… Read more: WHAT’S NEXT AFTER WYD2023?