20 January 2027: MISSION 2033 begins in Davos
5 pm, St Mary’s Church, Davos – during the World Economic Forum.
The world comes to Davos – and MISSION 2033 begins
During the World Economic Forum, MISSION 2033 will be presented to the world in the Catholic St Mary’s Church in Davos – with representatives of the religions, governments, partners and the people it is all about.
The ceremony on 20 January 2027
The bells of St Mary’s and the bells of St Peter’s in RomePrologue of light: a drop of light in the dark church
Opening and words from representatives of the churches and religionsChristianity, Orthodoxy, Judaism and Islam
Announcement: MISSION 2033 beginsVoices of people from drought and hunger regions, live and connected remotely
Light installation “Need in numbers” and “Rebuilding paradise”From cracked earth to blossoming creation
Financing: main sponsors and the Water CoinHow 500 million people will be reached
Apostolic blessing for MISSION 2033From this moment the clock is running: an average of 220,000 people a day
The first countries present themselvesSong “Generation Water”, opening of the donor roll from Davos to Jerusalem
Programme in preparation; contributors have been invited. Subject to change.
Venue
Catholic St Mary’s Church, Davos
Obere Strasse 33, CH-7270 Davos Platz
Seating in the church is limited.
The First Night
From 8 pm: an evening for invited guests, sponsors and partners of MISSION 2033. Invitations on request.
Media
Interviews from 12 noon. Please send accreditation and interview requests by e-mail to kurt.susak@davoskath.ch.
The donor roll
On 20 January 2027 the MISSION 2033 donor roll opens in Davos. Every person, every parish, every company can sign it. At Easter 2033 the roll will be closed and placed in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
