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SUMMARY:Group Registration Opens for ENCOUNTER 2026
DESCRIPTION:ENCOUNTER is a day-long event where youth groups from across the Diocese of Youngstown gather together for a communal and inspirational faith experience. The day features dynamic breakout sessions, a keynote speaker, Mass with Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, praise and worship, Adoration, and time with friends. Experiencing Christ’s Love for us as both sacrificial and redemptive, we can tune into our innate desire to run to Jesus with all we are and have and cultivate a personal relationship with Him.\nMarch 14, 2026 | 11:00 am-8:00 pm | Walsh University\n\nKeynote Speaker: Mari Pablo\nNational Catholic Speaker, Former Youth Minister and High School Theology Teacher\n\nREGISTER TODAY\nGet your tickets for ENCOUNTER MERCY by clicking HERE!\nRegistration opens December 1st\nCost: $40 until January 15th; $50 January 16-February 1st\nTickets available until February 1st or until sold out!\nPlease note: All teens must be registered through their youth minister, campus minister, or parish group leader; teens cannot register individually. \nDon’t wait to buy your tickets!\nThe registration process is completely online this year! With that, the waiver/medical release forms for both minors and adults will be completed via Google forms. Once these waivers are completed and approved, they will be sent out to you (the Group Leader) to send to your parents and chaperones in the order in which you register. These waivers are due by February 8, 2026.\n \n \nInterested in Becoming a Sponsor for the event?\nPlease click this link to our other page to learn more: ENCOUNTER 2026 Sponsorship Packages Available | The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown ( https://doy.org/encounter-2026-sponsorship-packages-available/ ) OR click this link that will lead you directly to the online form!: Diocese of Youngstown – Acceptiva ( https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=XmhRNw )\nQuestions? Please contact Maddie (DiSalvatore) Francisco at mfrancisco@youngstowndiocese.org ( mailto:mdisalvatore@youngstowndiocese.org ).\n \n
URL:https://doy.org/events/group-registration-for-encounter-2026/
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