Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace be with you.

We are a group of youth from six different communities across Oregon, united by our shared faith and desire to have an encounter with our risen Lord Jesus Christ. In response to the invitation of Pope Francis for the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025—and now also through the encouragement and invitation of Pope Leo XIV—we are preparing for a pilgrimage to Rome.

This journey is not merely a physical one. It is a spiritual call, a step of faith in a time when the world desperately needs signs of hope and renewal. Through this pilgrimage, we desire to open our hearts more fully to the Lord, to be transformed by His mercy, and to return home as joyful witnesses of His love.

We have already experienced many miracles in our lives. The Lord has been actively saving, healing, and restoring us—personally and as a community. These signs of His presence fuel our faith and give us the courage to move forward. We know that He is calling us to Rome not only to receive but also to intercede—for our families, and the entire Church.

We ask for your prayers, your blessing, and your support as we prepare for this sacred journey. May the hope of Christ be rekindled in all of us, and may this Jubilee be a fountain of grace for the whole world.

With gratitude and in Christ, God bless and Thank you.