“Lift Up” on Good Friday—a pilgrimage of faith, reflection, and hope

WHAT IS IT?

Good Friday Night Walk: A Journey of Reflection & Hope

On Good Friday, young people and families were invited to take part in an evening pilgrimage through the heart of the city. As we journeyed together into the stillness of the night, we paused to reflect on the significance of this sacred day and created space for hope, even in moments of darkness.

Hosted by the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults (COYYA), this all-ages pilgrimage wove together prayer, scripture, music, and moments of reflection, inspired by the faith and leadership of young people across the Archdiocese.

Young people, families, and the wider community were welcomed into this shared journey. Together, we honoured the solemn beauty of Good Friday, uplifted up the voices and presence of our young people, and deepened our reflection on the mystery and hope of Easter.

FAQs

This night walk was open to everyone, especially young people and young families.
In 2026, we began and ended at the same location, journeying through the heart of the Adelaide CBD. Starting at our first site, the Mary MacKillop Plaza, adjacent to St Francis Xavier Cathedral, we then made our way down King William St and to our next stop at St Patrick’s Church via South Terrace and West Terrace.

There, we paused for prayer and reflection before completing the second half of our walk back to the Cathedral, continuing north along West Terrace and then along Currie Street.

At the Cathedral, we concluded our pilgrimage with our final reflection session.
No, this was a free event open to all!
- Comfortable walking shoes: Make sure your shoes are up for the walk!
- A water bottle: Stay hydrated along the way.
- Weather-appropriate clothing: We encourage you to embrace the weather—whether it’s cool or warm, prepare for the conditions of the evening. Bring layers if needed, and an umbrella just in case!
- A small flashlight or phone light (optional): For visibility if needed as we walk into the evening.
The walk was approximately 5.5 km in total, and involved around 2-2.5 hours of walking across the evening.

The journey was broken into two main stretches to allow time for reflection, rest, and pauses along the way.