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.
For upcoming events, subscribe to Venite (info below), check out our most recent newsletter, and view our events page.
Communities
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- Aurora: Zara Tan, Consuming Fire at Our Lady of Mercy, [email protected]
- Bolingbrook: Stephanies Contreras at St. Francis of Assisi, [email protected]
- Clarendon Hills: Char Jain at Notre Dame, [email protected]
- Glen Ellyn: William Estrella - at St. Petronille, [email protected]
- Hinsdale: Erin Buddig at St. Isaac Jogues, [email protected]
- Joliet: Dylan Maugel at Queen of Apostles, [email protected]
- Lisle: Alex Gervacio at St. Joan of Arc, [email protected]
- Lockport: Nick LaBanca and Angelica Del Pilar, Lockport Young Adults, [email protected] and [email protected]
- Mokena: Danielle Kuboushek at St. Mary's, [email protected]
- Monee and Steger: Fr. Frank Pusateri at St. Liborius and St. Boniface, [email protected]
- Naperville: Robert Katzberg at St. Thomas the Apostle, [email protected]
- Naperville: Fr Alex Lorang at St. Raphael, [email protected]
- Naperville: Natalie Cassata at Ss Peter and Paul, [email protected]
- Naperville: Matt Murray at St. Elizabeth Seton, [email protected]
- Plainfield: Sons of Thunder (Men) at St. Mary Immaculate, Chris Schreck [email protected], Zack Hernandez [email protected] and Nathan Dollinger [email protected]
- Roselle: Rachel Karlovitz at St. Walter, [email protected]
- Villa Park: Sons of Thunder (Men) at St. Alexander, Eli Rodriguez [email protected]
- Wayne: Char McCarthy at Resurrection, [email protected]
- Wheaton: Isobel Michaud at St. Michael, [email protected]
- Woodridge: Jennifer Olson at St. Scholastica, [email protected]
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Samuel Group is a community of young adults, ages 21-35, 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.
View the Samuel Group Brochure
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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.
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World Youth Day 2027 will take place in Seoul, South Korea. Consider joining the local group attending from July 30 – August 9, 2027.
Contact: Penny Borello, [email protected] or (630) 309-1851
For more information or to sign up for updates, click HERE
Click HERE for the official brochure.
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- The Catholic Sports Missionaries: Elinor Sayers at [email protected]
- Sons of Thunder
[email protected], and Zack Hernandez, [email protected], from the Young Adult Men’s group at Men of Christ - 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.