Global Operations: Operation TESTAMENT
21 July 2008
Mass at Randwick Racecourse
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and foreign military pilgrims were in attendance to hear the Pontiff, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI as he celebrated Mass at Randwick Racecourse on Sunday 20 July 08.
| 20080719adf8225051_408 Among the thousands of people at World Youth Day’s Evening Vigil at Randwick Racecourse was Lance Corporal Kristy Eyles, 25, from 44th Transport Squadron part of 2nd Force Support Battalion based in Tasmania. “To be part of such an historic event was very moving. The atmosphere was overwhelming. It was something I will remember for the rest of my life.” she said. (Date taken: 19 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_006 A sea of pilgrims converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_008 A sea of pilgrims converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_012 (L-R) The Australian Army Craftsman Chris De Souze (111 FRG) and Private Damien Seidel join thousand of pilgrims at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_026 A sea of pilgrims converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_040 (L-R) East Timorese national Mr Siry and his daughters Clara and Ana celebrate World Youth Day at Randwick race course with Military Pilgrim Craftsman Chris De Souze. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_043 (L-R) East Timorese national Mr Siry and his daughters Clara and Ana celebrate World Youth Day at Randwick racecourse with Military Pilgrim Craftsman Chris De Souze. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_048 (L-R) Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Gail Hunt and Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting stand in a sea of pilgrims that converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_056 A sea of pilgrims converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_058 A sea of pilgrims converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_059 A sea of pilgrims converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_062 A sea of pilgrims converged at Randwick Racecourse as it was transformed to an open air cathedral on the final day of World Youth Day celebrations. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080720adf8239716_083 A member of Operation TESTAMENT watches as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI recites the lords prayer at St Mary's Catheral in Sydney. (Date taken: 20 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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