The US-based Catholic News Service has set up a dedicated website to track events and impressions this week in Australia as pilgrims from around the world celebrate World Youth Day. The page includes a blog with contributions from several writers.
Before blogs existed, the US Bishops Conference (USCCB) would recruit young pilgrims to write their daily reflections and post them on the USCCB website. Staff would also photograph US pilgrims participating in the events and post the photos online. Given the technology back then (primarily during WYD-Toronto and WYD-Rome), this involved having the young people send faxes to the USCCB staff office at the event, or walk a long distance to the office. Then the staff would type in the daily journals and email them to Washington. There, the bishops’ Computer office would post the photos and journals online. It was a time-consuming but fun process, and many parents and pilgrims appreciated being able to follow what was happening on a more personal level.
Today with the advent of blogs, this is made so much easier. Visit the CNS website to read the latest impressions from people participating in WYD-Australia.
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