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Young Adult Ministry

We invite young adults in their 20s and 30s to encounter Christ in each other and in His Church. Wherever you are at in life, we are with you and for you.

Upcoming Events

Summit Awakening

June 16 – June 16, 2024
For college-age young adults
Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne

​Summit Awakening encourages self-reflection and meaningful connections by allowing students to step-out of their normal routines for a weekend of prayer. During the retreat, there are talks given by students, opportunities to pray, reflect and share with small groups, and lots of fun to be had! The Sacraments will be offered so prepare yourself for an immersive weekend into your faith life!

Young Adult Speed Dating

March 14, 2024
Hosted by St. Pius X in Granger in collaboration with the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend

Join us for our first Catholic Young Adult Speed Dating Event! This event is for Catholic Singles aged 23-35. We have limited space for this event and are trying to keep our male and female participants equal. So please register as soon as possible to secure your spot! Should we reach capacity, we will put your name on a waiting list for this event and put you on our email list for future speed dating events. We hope that this will become a regular event! 

Catholic YA Intramural Volleyball League

Wednesdays, March 13-April 24.
Queen of Angels, Fort Wayne

Young adults age 18-35 are encouraged to participate in the co-ed intramural sports league starting this spring in Fort Wayne. Registration is open through March 1. Participants may register on their own or as a team (6-8 players). Weekly games will be hosted at Queen of Angels Parish in Fort Wayne. Cost is $30/participant for the 6-game season + 1-day tournament.

SEEK25

Jan 1-5, 2025
Salt Lake City, Utah

College-aged young adults
You’re always being called deeper into relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church — come and see what’s next!
Hear from renowned speakers, come together with the greater Church and find out what it means to Be the Light.

Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage

Young adults are invited to join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Indiana March for Life in Indianapolis on January 22, 2024. This one-day pilgrimage invites us to focus our efforts on state-level advocacy and engagement in order to support pro-life legislation within our state, working for local efforts to support unborn children and mothers in need. The cost is $65, and lunch is provided.

Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap is a speaker and conversation series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to learn more about the Catholic faith, enter into conversation, and make connections between faith and everyday life. Gatherings are hosted in the summer and winter in the Fort Wayne are and in the summer in the South Bend area.

Be a summer missionary in our diocese!

Are you looking to deepen your own spiritual life through serving young people? Join the Summer 2024 Totus Tuus Summer Missionary Team, which is made up of four college-aged missionaries who receive training and travel to six parish sites for week-long summer formation programs with children and youth. Lodging and stipend provided.

South Bend Area Catholic Young Adults

Click here for Fort Wayne area.

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Our office seeks to accompany young adults (ages 18-39) to know the person of Jesus Christ. We invite you to get involved and grow in community through fellowship, worship and service at the diocesan and parish levels. We’d love to get to know you! 

Call us: 260-422-4611 ext: 3321 or 3355

Email us: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, John Pratt- [email protected] or Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Jocelyn Alcalá – [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram to stay current with upcoming events and initiatives for young adults across the diocese: instagram.com/fwsbcatholicya
 
Join the Facebook group to become part of this online forum for young adults from all local parishes and communities in the South Bend area. Post about anything from roommate arrangements, upcoming events, holiday Mass times, and more. South Bend Area Catholic Young Adults

Stay in the know!

Sign up for a monthly South Bend area young adult newsletter from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Young Adult Ministry. 

 

Young Adult Communities:

Ablaze Mission (South Bend) – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Email Sean Allen

Little Flower (South Bend) – Facebook | Email Abby Kyle

St. Joseph (South Bend) – Website | Facebook | Email Fr. Matt Fase, CSC

St. Monica (Mishawaka) – Facebook | Email Caitlin DeLaurelle

St. Pius X (Granger) – Website | Facebook | Email Audrey Lewis

Diocesan South Bend Area Catholic Young Adults: Facebook | Instagram

Other Communities:

Catholic Worker (South Bend) – Website | Email

Fort Wayne Area Catholic Young Adults

Click here for South Bend area.

Find a Community

Subscribe to the monthly newsletter

Connect through social media

Contact us

Our office seeks to accompany young adults (ages 18-39) to know the person of Jesus Christ. We invite you to get involved and grow in community through fellowship, worship and service at the diocesan and parish levels. We’d love to get to know you! 

Call us: 260-422-4611 ext: 3321 or 3355

Email us: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, John Pratt- [email protected] or Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Jocelyn Alcalá – [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram to stay current with upcoming events and initiatives for young adults across the diocese: instagram.com/fwsbcatholicya
 
Join the Facebook group to become part of this online forum for young adults from all local parishes and communities in the Fort Wayne area. Post about anything from roommate arrangements, upcoming events, holiday Mass times, and more. Fort Wayne Area Catholic Young Adults

Stay in the know!

Sign up for a monthly Fort Wayne area young adult newsletter from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Young Adult Ministry. 

St. Anthony of Padua (Angola)
Website

Our Lady of Good Hope (Fort Wayne) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Email Kyle Craig

St. Charles Borromeo (Fort Wayne)
Website | Facebook | Email Stacey Huneck

St. John the Baptist (Fort Wayne)
Facebook

St. Patrick (Fort Wayne) – Spanish Speaking
Facebook | Email Carlos Leiva

Diocesan Fort Wayne Area Catholic Young Adults: Facebook | Instagram

I’m looking for…

Healing after abortion
Support with same-sex attraction
Healing from pornography and other sexual compulsions (for men)
Vocational Discernment
Marriage and Family Ministries

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