Lifelong Lay Formation

Young Adult Ministry

The Office of Lifelong Lay Formation strives to connect young people with the greater community, build bridges of communication and develop relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We hope to demonstrate the idea of synodality – whole communities and young people journeying together, as they grow in living and sharing the faith.

Young Adult Ministry [Accordion]

Connect with a Local Group

Aurora
Mary Kubanda and Dan Obendorf at Our Lady of Mercy, [email protected]
Bloomingdale
Mitch Ryan, [email protected], and Michael Menconi, [email protected], at St. Isidore
Clarendon Hills
Jessilyn and Terese Gibas at Notre Dame, [email protected], and Chris Simon, [email protected]
Glen Ellyn
Gabi McMahon at St. Petronille, [email protected]
Lisle
Alex Gervacio at St. Joan of Arc, [email protected]
Lockport
Kristin Kay and Nick LaBanca from Lockport Young Adults, [email protected] and [email protected]
Mokena
Danielle Kuboushek at St. Mary, [email protected]
Naperville
Dorothy Grantham, [email protected], and Fr. Alex Lorang, [email protected], at St. Thomas the Apostle
New Lenox
Matthew Krumdrick at St. Jude, [email protected]
Wayne
Char McCarthy at Resurrection, [email protected]
Wheaton
Cassie Brown at St. Michael, [email protected]
Yorkville
Michele Gonzales at St Patrick, [email protected]

Other Local Organizations

Catholic Sports
Seth Popov, [email protected]
Sons of Thunder
[email protected], and Zack Hernandez, [email protected], from the Young Adult Men’s group at Men of Christ
Joliet VENITE is a network of young adult communities spread throughout the Diocese of Joliet.
Pietre Vive Living Stones is a young adult community that meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom for prayer, theological and art-historical formation, and conversation. They also have frequent visits to churches and museums in Chicago and other cities.

Young Adult Retreats and Conferences

Faith and Fortitude in the Workplace

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
6 to 9 p.m.
Benedictine University in Lisle (5700 College Rd.)

Join YCP Chicago and Benedictine University Goodwin College of Business for our Executive Panel Discussions Series (EDPs) event.

Beloved of God

Saturday, October 21, 2023
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Isaac Joques in Hinsdale (306 W. Fourth Street)

This young adult retreat experience is for 18- to 39-year-olds in the diocese for those who seek to unveil the gift of who we are as beloved sons and daughters of God.

Tickets and info

Samuel Group

Samuel Group is a community of young adults, ages 20-35, who are striving for holiness and seeking a deeper relationship with God. Over seven months, members will learn how to deepen their prayer life, discover the rules of discernment by St. Ignatius of Loyola and receive guidance from a spiritual director.

Learn more about Samuel Group

Click here to register

Theology on Tap

Several Young Adult events are held each year to enrich your faith, build community, and grow relationships with Jesus Christ and your peers.

Notre Dame and Holy Trinity — Westmont Knights of Columbus at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19
Diocese of Joliet: Three events throughout 2024 will be planned, each tied to a part of the theme for the 75^th Anniversary: Founded in Faith, Called to Witness, Sent Forth to Serve. Check back later in 2023 for more information.
Lockport Young Adults, Y'Alto Young Adult Network (Mokena, New Lenox, Frankfort, and Tinley Park), and St. Jude (New Lenox) are all planning a fall series of events. Check links for details.

VENITE Catholic Network

VENITE is a network of young adult communities spread throughout the Diocese of Joliet. Together, they are building a far-reaching network of peers that are seeking to follow Christ and create opportunities and spaces where we are free to fellowship with one another and encourage, help and support each other in our respective faith journeys and lives.

Find an active young adult group