Our Vision of Young Adult Evangelization in the Archdiocese
We believe that every young adult is a unique and unrepeatable physical manifestation of God’s love whose mission is to go out into the world and share that love in a unique and unrepeatable way. Stemming from John 1:29, “Behold the Lamb of God,” our mission is to create opportunities for the gospel to impact the lives of young adults in profound ways and build a community to walk the journey together.
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There is a place for you here! Whether you’re searching for community, looking to grow deeper in your faith or seeking answers to questions about the Church, there’s a place for you.
Start a Young Adult Ministry in your Parish
Young adult ministry is not a one-size-fits-all approach and often begins with volunteers. With that in mind, our office would like to mentor individuals as they begin the process of establishing a ministry in their parish or region.
Here are a few things for the minister to consider:
- Who is in your parish? (Young singles, young married couples, young families, college students, etc.)
- Who are you? (No ministry will succeed if it doesn’t include an authentic
representation of yourself.) - What do the people in your parish need?
- What dreams do you have for this ministry?
It is our hope that these questions will guide your discernment as you begin this ministry. Please feel free to reach out to our office. We would love the opportunity to discern these questions with you and to walk with you on this journey.
YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Candlelight Mass
BEHOLD
Human Formation Experience
Upcoming Events
Cincinnati, OH 45219 United States
CONTACT US
Contact me for:
- Questions about young adult ministry or events
- Sharing ideas about new apostolates for and by young adults
- Ideas to engage young adults in your parish
Bio: The Office for Young Adult Evangelization and Discipleship meets young adults along the Way, gives them opportunity for healing and walks with them into discipleship. I help establish young adult apostolates throughout the Archdiocese and host regular community-building events that lead to small group opportunities for conversion and one on one apprenticeship in discipleship. The best part about my job is being able to spend time getting to know people on a very personal level and to inspire them to be who God has created them to be.
A Little About Me: I grew up in a small town (just like John Cougar Mellencamp) and after graduating from New Bremen High School in 2000, I spent one year of formal discernment at the Pontifical College Josephinum. I later graduated from Xavier University and have been working with the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center since 2007. My wife Marianne and I have been married for 16 years and are blessed to be the parents of 7 children. I love to spend time with my wife and children by baking, cooking, and even carving watermelon. I also enjoy running (when I get the chance), playing guitar and reading (when I’m not about to fall asleep).
Favorite Saint: St. Joseph – always inspiring me to be a better father
Favorite Bible Verse: Therefore, take these words of mine into your heart and soul. Bind them at your wrist as a sign and let them be a pendant on your forehead. Teach them to your children, speaking of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest. Deuteronomy 11:18-19
