Fort Wayne-South Bend Young Adult Catholics
“I want every young person in our Diocese to discover the new life that comes from Christ and to experience the grace of belonging to His Body, the Church. We must make sure that all our young people feel at home in the Church where they are loved with Christ’s love and learn to live their faith with joy. We need our young people to be missionary disciples and to give new energy to the Church!”
– Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Explore Communities and Upcoming Events
You are most welcome here! Explore young adult communities to get connected with parishes and regional peer groups to support your life of faith. Please sign up for our monthly YA email newsletters to stay in the loop on the latest young adult ministry opportunities.
SEEK 2025
January 1-5, 2025
Salt Lake City, UT
Our diocese intends to help 100+ college age young adults attend SEEK 2025. Interested young adults may apply for a scholarship between now and Sept. 30. SEEK is a transformative week-long conference for young adults.
“I have struggled a lot with finding community in my Catholic Faith, but seeing 20,000 people pray the Mass together was truly inspiring and spending time with members of my diocese was fantastic.” – SEEK 2024 attendee.
Catholic Speed Dating
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Fort Wayne
Registration is now open for our Catholic Speed Dating event on Thursday, October 3 in Fort Wayne.
Catholic singles age 23-35 are invited to attend our Catholic Speed Dating events that will be hosted annually in Fort Wayne and Granger.
Theology on Tap South Bend
Tuesdays
July 23 – August 20, 2024
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Catholic YA Intramural Sports
CYA Recreation is a ministry that aims to create a social environment that builds relationships and engages young adults across the diocese to stay active, express their faith, and embrace community through a variety of recreational activities and social events.
Various leagues and events are offered throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming you into our Christ-centered and highly active community of young adults.
SEEK25
Jan 1-5, 2025
Salt Lake City, Utah
College-aged young adults
Our diocese intends to help 100+ college age young adults attend SEEK 2025. Interested young adults may apply for a scholarship.
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Meet the Team
Through both direct service and assisting parish efforts, we equip young adults and those journeying with young adults with the resources needed to deepen their relationship with Christ in His church. We are here to serve you!
John Pratt
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
[email protected]
260-422-4611 x 3321
Jocelyn Alcalá
Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
[email protected]
260-422-4611 x 3355
Janice Martin
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
260-422-4611 x 3318