Diocesan World Youth Day

Diocesan World Youth Day is a local World Youth Day experience offering young men and women grades 9-12 a fun and faith-filled celebration of our Catholic faith.

Future dates are to-be-announced.

2021 Ministry Team

Fr. Agustino Torres, C.F.R.

Emcee

Thanks to Marian University for their financial support, making Fr. Agustino’s visit possible!

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Mass and Adoration

Sr. M. Ignatia Henneberry

Catechesis #2 “Stand up. You are His Witness”

Damascus Worship

Music Ministry

Kairy Marquez

Music Ministry

Fr. Augustine Onuoha

Catechesis #1 “Stand up. He appoints you”

Diocesan WYD Headlining Sponsor

Additional Details

Bus Transportation to / from Fort Wayne

Bus transportation from the South Bend / Elkhart / Goshen regions will be provided. Contact the Office of Youth Ministry to schedule a pick-up / drop-off at your parish!

Scholarships Available

150 partial/full scholarships are available for youth from minority / rural communities thanks to a grant from the Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation. Contact John Pratt a [email protected] for more details.

Parish Group vs. Individual Attendee

The event runs best when youth attend with a parish group that brings adult leaders to mentor the young people from their parish delegation. If you are a student who would like to attend the 2021 Diocesan WYD from a parish that is not sending a delegation, please register and contact the Office of Youth Ministry at [email protected].

Additional Sponsors

University of St. Francis

Saints and Scholars

Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, Indiana

Youth Registration Diocesan WYD 2021 ($60)

Adult Registration_Diocesan WYD ($60)

Questions?