Chris Stefanick on the 1993 Denver World Youth Day as the Launching Pad for the New Evangelization

“It’s been 20 years since World Youth Day 1993. It’s no accident that Blessed John Paul II chose Denver for the event. Archbishop Charles Chaput remembers being on the committee that made recommendations to the Holy See about which city should host the event.

“‘The vote in that group of bishops went to Minneapolis/St.Paul because of the large number of Catholics there, because they were experienced at having major events,’ he said. ‘Nonetheless, the Holy Father chose Denver.’”

In a recent commentary, writer and evangelist Chris Stefanick reflected on why the 1193 World Youth Day event in Denver, CO, may be considered the launching pad for the new evangelization.

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Real Life Catholic: Denver 1993 Launching Pad for the New Evangelization