Events, Retreats, and Pilgrimages

Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp-Great Lakes

Summer 2023

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has a number of camper positions available at CYSC Great Lakes. These spots are open to youth of families from parishes and schools within Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact our office. The link below can be used to request a spot for a student from your family or parish.

CYSC Interest Form

Diocesan Confirmation Retreat

The Diocesan Confirmation Retreat is a service to parishes and schools to provide a highly engaging and enriching single-day Confirmation Retreat for parishes and schools that would like to have their students participate in a larger retreat or for parishes and schools that find it hard to offer their own retreats.

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Beloved Daughters

Every vocation authentically lived is a “yes” to God and a “yes” to holiness. Come experience the joy of searching for holiness with other young women age 16-22 and discover God’s invitation for your life. Saturday, April 29 at Sacred Heart Parish Center, Notre Dame.

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World Youth Day 2023 Lisbon, Portugal

Join our diocesan pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Portugal to celebrate our faith in Christ with millions of youth from across the world.

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High School Summer Conferences Within our Diocese

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has many summer conferences that take place within our geographical region. Among those are Saints and Scholars at Holy Cross College; Embody: Beauty, Justice, and Faith in Action at Saint Mary’s University; and Notre Dame Vision on campus at the University of Notre Dame. Please contact our office to learn about scholarship opportunities for youth from our diocese.

Youth Ministers’ Retreat

Youth Ministry leaders are encouraged to step away from the business of ministry and spend time with the Lord. Join fellow ministry leaders for a much needed time of retreat.

October, 2023.

Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center

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Looking for more?

Check out our diocesan events calendar to find parish-based events and submit your own!

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