UPDATED 7/1/25
Youth Ministry:
NCYC – November 20-23, 2025
The National Catholic Youth Conference is taking place in Indianapolis, IN, with the theme, “I AM.” We will be attending as a diocesan delegation of about 80 people. Youth Ministers/Group Leaders – more details and info will be communicated soon – stay tuned!
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Young Adult Ministry:
ARISE 2025 – Register Today!
On July 26th, join young adults from around the diocese for great food, authentic fellowship, a keynote with Catholic speaker and mentor – Bobby Angel – and for Mass and worship. The summerfest takes place at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Cortland and lasts from 9am-9pm.
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For Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministers:
“The Art of Listening” Workshop Day | Tuesday, September 9th, 10am-2pm | St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. Charles Campus (Sts. Matthew/Mark Room)
Save the date for the first biannual meetup for Youth Ministers, Young Adult Ministers, and Campus Ministers (HS & College) of the 2025-2026 ministry year! The day will include fellowship, learning, and lunch. Stay tuned for further details and a link to RSVP!
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Book Study – All Are Welcome!
Beginning on September 11th, the Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment will host a book study on The Imitation of Christ on Thursdays from 9:30am-11am until October 23rd (skipping October 2nd). The book study will be casual and will have a virtual and in-person option, taking place in the 2nd Floor Diocesan Conference Room. There will be assigned portions of the book to read between meetings, and each meeting will allow for discussion, idea sharing, and growing in the faith with fellow friends and coworkers. Book not included. RSVP form will be sent out in August.
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YM/YAM Idea Sharing
Mark your calendar for 3 Online Meetings throughout the ministry year!
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment will be hosting Idea Sharing Sessions in the 2025-2026 ministry year! For anyone who ministers to and with Youth and Young Adults, the sessions will be on the third Wednesday of each month for three months, beginning in October 2025. Each gathering will have a theme and a couple predetermined speakers (fellow youth or young adult ministers*, or guests from outside the Diocese!) who will discuss Best Practices and what has been fruitful for them in ministry. High School & University Campus Ministers, Pastors, volunteers/Core Team members are welcome, too! There will also be time for Q&A built into each gathering. Please be on the lookout in the coming months for the meeting link and opportunity to RSVP! Save these dates:
- Wednesday, October 15th at 9:30-11:00am
- Thursday, January 21st at 9:30-11:00am
- Wednesday, April 15th at 9:30-11:00am
*If you have a great idea and are interested in sharing it on one of these calls, please contact me ASAP!
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Questions? Please contact Maddie Francisco (DiSalvatore) at mfrancisco@youngstowndiocese.org.
