CELEBRATING
THE
WORLD YOUTH DAY Melanie Marantelli and Katie Minniti of Year 11 represented the College as Pilgrims
at the World Youth Day 2000 in Rome in August. Julia Ottobre, Year 11, Sarah McGowan
and Sarah Upton of Year 10 also travelled as Pilgrims from Our Lady ofthe Nativity parish, Essendon.
Celebrating Mass with two million people and visiting St Peter's Basilica can only
deepen ones faith. Among the group from
Melbourne who attended WYD, was a noticeable spirit that bound us together.
WYD Pilgrims Sarah Upton, Katie Minniti, Julia Ottobre, Melanie Marantelli, Sarah McGowan
The atmosphere in the city was incredible. Everywhere we looked there were people singing and chanting songs from their country. Train stations, streets, churches
and piazzas were full of happy pilgrims, who were all in Rome for the same reason, to celebrate their faith. WYD reminded me that Jesus’ mission is as relevant today
as it was 2000 years ago. Katie and I feel honoured to have been able to represent Ave Maria. We thank everyone in the
College community for their interest and
support.
Melanie Marantelli Sarah Upton and Sarah McGowan with Archbishop George Pell prior to departure
Melanie and Katie with Pilgrims in Rome
16 Ave Maria - Vidian 2000
