WYD 'Night of Joy' event to feature speakers, bishops and music

(July 12, 2011): Organizers are billing the August 17 “Night of Joy” as one of the biggest evening events of World Youth Day. It will feature a procession, Eucharistic adoration and opportunities for confession along with music, speakers and guest bishops including Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver.
Guests who will provide “impressive testimonies” include world champion soccer player Jesús Navas, magician Andrés O'Hagan, and Chiara Amirante, the founder of the Italy-based youth social advocacy group Nuovi Orizzonti.
The event is organized by the Emmanuel Community, a missionary and evangelization group. The community’s Priest-Band will perform during the event, as will the Alegria Band. Translations into 10 languages will be provided via FM radio or mobile phone.