The Office of Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, and the University Apostolate supports youth ministry, young adult ministry, campus ministry, and Catholic Scouting across the Archdiocese of New York. We help parishes, deaneries, and universities create spaces where middle school students, high school students, college students, and young adults ages 18–35 can encounter Jesus, grow in their Catholic faith, build community, and put their faith into action through service and leadership. We also support the parents, families, and leaders who accompany them along the way. We have more than 130 active parish youth ministries, young adult ministries, and campus ministries across our Archdiocese. Learn more about these ministries below.
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Pjetër Nilaj
Director
Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate
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Inner Healing: Healing Your Past for a Blissful Present
A Catholic retreat offering psychospiritual tools to heal inner wounds, overcome limiting patterns, and deepen emotional and spiritual well-being.
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Friday Convivo
Join Friday Convivio for Visio Divina, Scripture reflection, sacred art contemplation, and fellowship over pizza, with a $10 suggested donation and RSVP required.
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Living In Reality Young Adult Retreat
A one-day retreat inviting participants to step away from distractions and encounter Christ through prayer, talks, Mass, Adoration, Confession, fellowship, and reflection.
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Catechism Study
Young adults ages 18–39 are invited to a Holy Hour of Adoration followed by a Catechism discussion on the virtues, with fellowship and faith formation.
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Praise & Worship
Join us for an evening of praise, worship, and Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Trinity Church!
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Catholic Underground at St. Patrick's
Join us for an evening of Vespers, Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship, and solemn Benediction in a peaceful, candlelit church.
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Young Adult Bible Study & Social
Join us for an evening of prayer, community, Bible study, and fellowship with light refreshments.
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365 Catholic Singles Historic Pilgrimage: Fulton Sheen Beatification
Join 365 Catholic Singles on a 5-day pilgrimage to the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, with registration, meals, transportation, and single hotel accommodations included for $1,995 per person (price increases after July 31; limited space available).
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Rosary Rally
Join the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm at St. Teresa’s Motherhouse for a Rosary Procession, Vigil Mass, and social gathering.
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2026 Eucharistic Procession
Experience a beautiful Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral followed by a faith-filled procession through Manhattan and Benediction with Cardinal Dolan.
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NY Catholic Youth Day 2027!
Save the date for our Follow Me (Matthew 9:9) event, with High School Day on Saturday, April 17, 2027, and Middle School Day on Sunday, April 18, 2027, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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NY Catholic Youth Day 2027!
Save the date for our Follow Me (Matthew 9:9) event, with High School Day on Saturday, April 17, 2027, and Middle School Day on Sunday, April 18, 2027, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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