Our Mission
The Youth & Young Adult Ministry strives to accompany the teens and young adults in the Diocese of Youngstown by forming disciples for Jesus Christ through a ministry of presence, programs, and missionary service. This includes facilitating collaboration, generating enthusiasm, and creating and promoting opportunities to personally encounter Jesus Christ.
Goals
What is a missionary disciple?
What does it mean to live a life of mission?
Announcements & Upcoming Events
ARISE: Young Adult Summer Festival on July 26-27
ARISE is an opportunity for young adults (ages 18-39) across the diocese to pray, laugh and experience God’s love for us, together. Questions/Suggestions? Please contact Maddie DiSalvatore at mdisalvatore@youngstowndiocese.org.
Save the Date – ENCOUNTER 2025
Save the date of March 8th, 2025 for our next diocesan youth convention (“Encounter”) with the rolling theme “Encounter LOVE”! Questions/Suggestions? Please contact Maddie DiSalvatore at mdisalvatore@youngstowndiocese.org.
“Be Fed” on August 13 & 14
“Be Fed” on August 13 & 24 is a new event for Youth Ministers and Campus Ministers to find connection, inspiration, and encouragement for the coming school year.
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment is on Social Media!
The Office is now posting updates, events, and more on Facebook and Instagram, in addition to on the DOY website and the Communique. Please give it a like and a follow!
Contact
Maddie DiSalvatore
Director of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment, Discernment, Formation and Missionary Discipleship
(330) 744-8451 x310
Please contact me if:
- You need help promoting an event or program!
- You have been recently hired by the diocese and would like some resources!
- You need moral support or someone to brainstorm ideas with!
