When looking around our parishes, there is a population that appears to be missing: young adults.
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Region V youth and young adult leaders gather at Gasper River
Every year, the members of NFCYM (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) from Region V (Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana) gather for an in-person meeting.
SEEK25: Forgiveness, transformation, and friendship
SEEK25, a conference organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) took place in two locations this past January. A group from Western Kentucky University’s St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center attend the Jan. 1-5 conference in Salt Lake City. Below are several reflections from WKU students who attended.
God is calling: Reflections from the Journey Hike Retreat
“When I joined this hiking retreat, I was not expecting the challenges that awaited me. However, I found the challenges were worth it. I came to this retreat believing, in some way, that God was calling me for something, either big or small.”
‘The Journey’ helps young adults step away from life’s chaos, and into God’s creation
Eight young adults attended the April 12-14, 2024 The Journey Hike Retreat, which was held on the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes.
FOCUS leaders say synodality, listening to young people guided mission of SEEK24
ST. LOUIS (OSV News) — A record number of attendees gathered at the Jan. 1-5 SEEK24 conference in downtown St. Louis, with excitement already mounting for the 2025 conference.
Blessings on The Journey
“We each had different reasons for coming together this weekend and all left with so much more love for God and each other as necessary creations in his image…”
The label that matters
During a beautiful summer weekend in August 2023, 25 young people and leaders from around the diocese and episcopal region gathered at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center to retreat from the world and spend time reflecting on labels.
Eucharistic Revival Retreat inspires young adults
In July, young adults from across the Diocese of Owensboro gathered at St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville, Kentucky, for a one-day Eucharistic Revival Retreat hosted by the Office of Young Adult Ministry.
Young Adult Voices: Christy Winn
“I am a cradle Catholic, definitely strongly rooted. I grew up at Holy Spirit, went to Western Kentucky University and was very involved in the Newman Center.”