From His Excellency:

I am greatly honoured to have been asked to accept the position of lay patron of Juventutem as it participates in World Youth Day 2008. The more frequent celebration of the traditional Latin Mass will, I am sure, strike a chord in the hearts of the young and give joy to those who remember its reverence and serenity from their youth. 'Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuae'. May it enhance our delight in the beauty of the Lord's house.

His Excellency, the Honourable William Cox AC RFD ED, Governor of Tasmania, and Lay Patron of Juventutem Australia.