Young Adult and Campus Ministry
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Cafe Catholica 2026: Rest in Him
The Café Catholica summer series is open to all young adults (ages 18–39) and features dynamic speakers, prayer, and fellowship. Café Catholica 2026 will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Parish (6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston) on four Thursdays: July 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Each evening includes Confession at 5:15 pm, Mass at 6:15 pm, dinner at 7:15 pm, and a talk at 8:15 pm. This year’s theme is “Rest in Him.”
July 9, 2026
The Lord’s Invitation to Burdened Hearts: Lessons from Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Joe Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
July 16, 2026 (SPIRIT NIGHT)
Divine Design for Relationship: Living God’s Vision for Love and Sexuality
Katie Hartfiel, Author of She Shall Be Called Woman
July 23, 2026
Life of Adventure in the Holy Spirit: Resting with God while Living Boldly
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau C. PPS., Formator for Encounter School of Healing
July 30, 2026
Animated by Love: Serving Christ in the Poor
Cecilia Flores, Director of Catholic Volunteer Network
For more information go to www.archgh.org/cafecatholica.
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Join us as a Café Connect FacilitatorAre you interested in helping make the Café Connect groups available for young adults? Are you a leader of a young adult ministry and want to host a group at your parish? Then, please join us as a Café Connect Facilitator! Café Connect Facilitators are young adults who volunteer to help lead the discussions for the Café Connect groups. It is very easy to become a facilitator, and the YACM Office offers all training and resources to help prepare you for the role. You do NOT have to attend all 4 Thursdays of Café Catholica in order to help lead a Connect group. To sign up as a facilitator, please sign up online at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica by June 12th.
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Glimpse RetreatGlimpse Retreat
Join us for a week of spiritual growth in Galveston! If you're a young woman aged 19 to 33 exploring or considering a religious life, we invite you to "A Glimpse of Life in Community." Immerse yourself in essential spiritual practices during this 10-day transformative journey. Spots are limited, so be sure to secure yours! Event dates: July 10-19. Register today at houstonvocations.com/events.
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Men's Discernment RetreatCurious about the priesthood? Join us for an overnight retreat at St. Mary’s Seminary this summer! Experience the life of a seminarian and priest, designed for young men ages 18-35. Retreat date: July 17-19. Register today at houstonvocations.com/events.
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Parish Young Adult Group Highlight- St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult GroupParish Young Adult Group Highlight – St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult Groups
The Young Adult Ministry at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church is a welcoming community for young adults in their 20s and 30s seeking to grow in faith, friendship, and authentic Christian community. Through prayer, fellowship, and ongoing formation in the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral life, the ministry helps young adults deepen their relationship with Christ and one another. The group gathers every Tuesday evening for Confession at 6 PM, Mass at 7 PM, followed by a social, talk, and discussion at 8 PM. For updates and more information, please visit the SVdP Young Adult website: https://svdp-houston.org/young-adults
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Convivio Pastoral¡Todos los jóvenes adultos (de 18 a 39 años) están invitados al Convivio Anual de la Pastoral Juvenil el sábado, 18 de julio de 2026! El Convivio se llevará a cabo en el Circle Lake Retreat Center (19000 Circle Lake Dr. Pinehurst, TX 77362) de 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. Este Convivio es para darle la oportunidad a ustedes jóvenes de conocerse y compartir tiempo juntos. En el Convivio participarán jóvenes adultos de todos los grupos de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston -Houston. Habrá diferentes actividades: piscina, canoas, juegos, naturaleza, etc. ¡Si no eres parte de un grupo de jóvenes adultos, te invitamos a participar! El costo es de $20 e incluye almuerzo. La fecha límite de inscripción es el domingo, 12 de julio. Para más información y para inscribirte visita www.archgh.org/convivio.
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Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos destacado del MesLa parroquia San Vicente de Paul tiene un grupo activo de jóvenes adultos conocido como Jóvenes de Luz. Está dirigido a jóvenes adultos entre 18 y 39 años que desean integrarse a una comunidad para fortalecer su fe y formar amistades. Las reuniones se llevan a cabo cada jueves de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Para obtener más información, puedes seguirlos en Instagram en @jdl_svdp o escribir al correo electrónico: [email protected].
En la parroquia San Felipe de Jesús se encuentra el grupo de jóvenes adultos Shaddai, el cual busca reunir a jóvenes adultos entre 18 y 30 años interesados en crecer en la fe y en comunidad. Sus reuniones se realizan todos los viernes de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Si deseas más detalles, puedes encontrarlos en Instagram en @shaddai.sanfelipe o contactarlos por correo electrónico: [email protected].
Para ver la lista completa de grupos de jóvenes adultos en español, visita: https://www.archgh.org/pastoraljuvenil.
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Events
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Thursday, June 25, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
¡Te invitamos a vivir la Semana Pastoral, una semana especial de fe, comunidad y encuentro junto a la Pastoral Juvenil Hispana bajo el lema, “En ti confío”! Iniciamos el martes 23 de junio con la charla principal de la expositora invitada seguida de una Hora Santa en el Centro Católico Carismático. El jueves 25 de junio celebraremos la Santa Misa en la parroquia Notre Dame, seguida de un encuentro social tipo Happy Hour. La semana concluye con el Desayuno Pastoral, donde se reconocerá a jóvenes adultos comprometidos con sus grupos parroquiales. Más información en www.archgh.org/actividadespastorales.Read More -
Saturday, June 27, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Saturday, June 27, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMHeart-to-Heart AdorationRead More
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Parish Young Adult Groups
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If you are interested in learning more about young adult ministry at your parish, click the link below or contact our office [email protected] or 713-741-8778.
North
Christ the Good Shepherd – Spring, TX
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church: contact Tatiana Vasquez
Our Lady of Lavang: contact Hanh Nguyen
St. Anthony of Padua – Woodlands, TX: contact the General Email
St. Ignatius Loyola – Spring, TX: contact General Email
St. Martha Young Adults - Kingwood, TX: contact General Email
St. Mary Magdalene (Impact): contact Cristian Rivera
St. Leo the Great (Rise): contact: Cris Ramos
St. Maximilian Kolbe Young Adults - Social Media
Sts. Simon & Jude – Woodlands, TX: contact Hope Murphy (SSJ Young Professionals) and Victoria Medrano (Emerging Young Adults)
St. Matthias contact Grace Brown
South
Galveston Catholic Young Adult – Galveston, TX contact Victoria Flores
St. Benedict the Abbot: contact Crystal German
St. Frances Cabrini: contact Eric DeLeon
St. Luke the Evangelist: contact General Email
The Bridge - St. Mary of the Expectation, Mary Queen and St. Luke, contact General Email
St. Helen - Pearland, contact General Email
Vietnamese Martyrs: Contact Trang Trish Vu
Central
Annunciation Catholic Church
Holy Rosary
St. Anne Catholic Community: Contact General Email
St. Joseph: Contact Bernadette Peters
St. Patrick
St. Theresa - Memorial Park: Contact General Email
St. Vincent de Paul
All Saints
St. Michael: Contact General Email
St. Benedict the Abbot
Immaculate Heart of Mary: Contact Clarissa Ramirez
East
Our Lady of Guadalupe -Baytown “For His Glory”: contact Ángel Soto
St. Andrew – Channelview, TX: Contact General email (bilingual)
St. Pius V: Contact Gerardo Maldonado Jr,
St. Juan Diego - Pasadena, TX: Contact General Email (bilingual)
St. Mary's - La Porte, Contact General Email
West
Ascension Chinese Mission: Contact Francisco Flores
Christ the Incarnate Word: Contact Kimberly Doan
Holy Family Church-Missouri City contact General Email
St. Faustina - Katy Young Adults (KYA) contact Genral Email
Notre Dame Young Adults Notre Dame Catholic Church [email protected]
St. Cyril of Alexandria: Contact Edgardo Giron
St. Justin Martyr Young Adult CIA (Catholics in Action) Contact General Email
St. Laurence – Sugar Land, TX: contact Chris Nabzdyk
St. Thomas Aquinas – Sugar Land, TX: Contact Alex Pasculado
St. Edith Stein – Katy, TX: Contact Yahaira Valenzuela
St. John Vianney: Contact General Email
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton –Website and Social
Holy Rosary-Rosenburg: Contact Nick Wilder
Organizations
Young Catholic Professionals
Adore Ministries: Connect on Facebook Here
Regnum Christi: Contact Angie Hilbun
Young Catholics of African Descent: Contact Stacy Allen
Catholic Charismatic Center
Focolare Young Adults
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(Si desea contactar alguno de los grupos favor de comunicarse con [email protected] or 713-741-8768)
Norte
Asunción "Nueva Imagen" contacta a Wendy Guzmán
San Leo Magno "Nueva Generación": contacta al correo electrónico general
Príncipe de Paz "Servorum Dei": contacta al correo electrónico general
Sagrado Corazón - Conroe "Amigo Cristo": contacta a Kimberly Elizarraras
San Carlos Borromeo "Jóvenes Nueva Alianza": contacta a Federico Saldaña
San Juan de Los Lagos “Marineros Hacia la Luz”: contacta a Karina Monsivais
Santa Maria Magdalena-Humble “Pastoral Juvenil SMM: Ágape” contacta a Leslie Rodriguez
San Juan de la Cruz- New Caney “La Arca Juvenil” : contacta a Hermilio Garcia
Sur
Reina de la Paz "Divino Pastor" contacta al correo electrónico general
San Pablo el Apóstol "Espacio de Dios": contacta a Jaime Valdez
Centro
Centro Católico Carismático "Agua Viva": contacta a Mariana Cruz
San Vicente de Paul "Jóvenes de Luz": contacta al correo electronico general
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Houston “Dehonian”: contact a Micaela Gomez
San Pedro Apóstol “Cristo Vive” contacta a Juriyoel Hernández
Este
San Felipe de Jesús "Shaddai" contacta a Geovanni Sánchez
San Juan Diego “Pasión por Cristo”: contacta al correo electrónico general
San Andrés - Channelview “Peregrinos de la Paz”: Contacta al correo electrónico general
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe- Baytown “For His Glory”: contacta a Marcos Correa
Oeste
Holy Ghost "Aprendiendo a Vivir": contacta al correo electrónico general
San Bartolomé el Apóstol “Christus Vivit”: contacta al correo electrónico general
Santa Cecilia "Maranathá": contacta a Amadeo Alvarenga
San Jerónimo "Juventud y Esperanza": contacta al correo electrónico general
San Marcos el Evangelista "Los Elegidos": contacta a Lizette Torres
St. Francis de Sales "Jóvenes para Cristo": contacta a José Argueta
Notre Dame “Totus Tuus”: contacta a Brayan Benitez
Movimiento
Movimiento de Encuentro de Promoción Juvenil (EPJ): contacta al correo electrónico general
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Mission StatementThe Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston seeks to provide a home for all young adults within the Catholic Church in their late teens, 20s, and 30s. Through ministry endeavors, the office wants all young adults to grow more connected to Christ, his Church, and to each other. One of 60-plus ministries supported by the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), it currently serves approximately 8,000 young adults (in English and Spanish) through programs and services provided at five college campuses and more than 60 parishes across the Archdiocese.
Advertising Opportunities
The Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry is open to advertising ministry events, vocational retreats, and other faith-based activities to the young adults of the archdiocese. We offer to advertise these events through posting a graphic or video on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Organizations interested in submitting an event for consideration should send the following items to [email protected]:- Social media-sized graphic as a .jpeg or .png file. No pdfs will be accepted.
- Square posts are 1080x1080 (1:1)
- Vertical posts are 1080x1350 (4:5)
- OR Video file that can be posted on Instagram with the following requirements:
- Size & dimension: 1080 x 1350p
- Format: MP4, MOV, GIF
- Aspect ratio: 9:16 (16:9 in landscape mode)
- Resolution: HD or 1080p
- Short text to accompany the post. Consider sharing the facts like who, where, when, and registration details.
- Website or email address to find more event information or ask questions.
Submissions should be sent at least 2 weeks prior to the event so we have time to schedule the posting among other postings for archdiocesan events. Any events that do not follow these guidelines may not be posted. All ads are subject to approval by the YACM office. - Social media-sized graphic as a .jpeg or .png file. No pdfs will be accepted.
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Monica Castilloyacmarchgh.orgAdministrative Assistant
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Office Location:
St. Dominic Chancery
2403 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77021Follow us:FB Group: Pastoral Juvenil Hispana en Houston
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