Catholic Young Adult E-Newsletter
For Young Adults 18 to 35 years old
in the Archdiocese of New York
Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate
Mon. February 17 to Sun. February 23
Saint Quote of the Week
"Do not be depressed. Do not let your weakness make you impatient. Instead, let the serenity of your spirit shine through your face. Let the joy of your mind burst forth from your lips." - Saint Peter Damian
The Newman Catholic Club at Baruch College in Manhattan
The Inner-City Scholarship Fund Junior Board of Young Adults with students of Incarnation School in Washington Heights (Manhattan)
Nueva Vida En Cristo Young Adult Ministry at St. John Bosco in Port Chester (Westchester County)
The newly formed Young Adult Ministry at St. Philip Neri in the Bronx
Manhattan
Young Adult Alpha
Thursday, February 20, 7pm - 9pm.
Church of the Epiphany, 375 2nd Ave. (Parish Hall) New York, NY
Thursday, February 20, 7pm - 9pm.
Church of the Epiphany, 375 2nd Ave. (Parish Hall) New York, NY
Alpha is a 12-week program that is designed to help young adults explore and awaken their faith--both Catholics and those seeking a Catholic faith community. Each weekly Alpha session includes a delicious, home-cooked meal, a short video presentation about a relationship with Jesus and His Church, followed by a spiritual conversation encouraged by the Holy Spirit. For more information, call Tadhg Malone, Director of Faith Formation, (212) 475-1966 or email
Manhattan
Fides Entrepreneurship
Thursday, February 20, 7:30pm
St. Jean de Baptiste, 184 E. 76th St., New York, NY
Wine social, snacks and speaking event with Antonio Motta Founder and CCO of Bom Dia Bubbles, a sparkling wine brand from the heart of Brazil. He will discuss his success on how to launch your own alcoholic beverage brand, how sacrifice and praying the rosary is the true meaning of life to do great things and how as a catholic working with entrepreneurs to create a new business with the same faith is the future of doing business. RSVP to event here. Contact: Luca Zocche by phone (917) 913-9920, email, or visiting Fides Entrepreneurship website.
The Bronx
Made for Real Love
Friday, February 21, 7pm
Holy Cross Lower Church, 600 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY
Join Made for Real Love for a night of prayer, worship and for a talk on how to grow in intimacy with God. It begins at 7:15pm with Holy Mass, 8:00pm Social, 8:30pm Talk, 9:15pm Worship
There will be live performance from Zion House Band and a talk from guest speaker Gloria Marte.
For more information, call or text Yanil at (646) 359-8612
Manhattan
Frassati February Hike
Saturday, February 22, 8am - 5 pm
Saturday, February 22, 8am - 5 pm
Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, 869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join the Frassati Fellowship of NYC for their February hike! The day begins at Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer and the hike begins at the trailhead at Clarence Fahnestock State Park, NY. They will be embarking on an easy hike in Carmel Hamlet, NY. For more details and to register please click here.
If tickets are sold out, please join the waitlist and you will be contacted when a spot opens up. A return time back to the city is not guaranteed, so please do not make evening plans. For questions, please email.
Manhattan
Rise & Come Alive 1-day Women's Retreat
Saturday, February 22, 9:30am - 5:00pm
St. Agnes Church, 143 E 43rd St, New York, NY
Join 30+ women for a restorative day of prayer, worship, delicious food, and friendship. There will be a vigil Mass at 5:10pm. Speakers include Sr. Maria Frassati, SV, Marie Miller, and Lauren Gentry. Early bird discount through Monday, February 3rd! Contact Lauren Sawyer at hello@riseandcomealive.com for questions/scholarships. Registration closes February 15th, to register here.
Saturday, February 22, 9:30am - 5:00pm
St. Agnes Church, 143 E 43rd St, New York, NY
Join 30+ women for a restorative day of prayer, worship, delicious food, and friendship. There will be a vigil Mass at 5:10pm. Speakers include Sr. Maria Frassati, SV, Marie Miller, and Lauren Gentry. Early bird discount through Monday, February 3rd! Contact Lauren Sawyer at hello@riseandcomealive.com for questions/scholarships. Registration closes February 15th, to register here.
Manhattan
CFR Sisters' Soup Kitchen
Saturday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Our Lady Queen of Angels Convent, 232 E 113th St., NY 10029
Frassati Fellowship is organizing a group to help in the soup kitchen run by the CFR Sisters of the Renewal. Spots are limited, please RSVP only if you can commit to serving by Thursday, February 20 at service@frassati.nyc.
Saturday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Our Lady Queen of Angels Convent, 232 E 113th St., NY 10029
Frassati Fellowship is organizing a group to help in the soup kitchen run by the CFR Sisters of the Renewal. Spots are limited, please RSVP only if you can commit to serving by Thursday, February 20 at service@frassati.nyc.
Manhattan
Christ-in-the-City Young Adults Scripture Study & Adoration at Holy Cross NYC
Saturday, February 22, 5:30pm - 7pm
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 329 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
Christ-in-the-City Young Adults Community dive into the word together for Scripture Study & Adoration. Join Christ-in-the-City on Saturday February 22nd starting at 5:30pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Manhattan. This gathering is a celebration of faith, community, and connection.
Visit their Facebook Group and website. See Christ-in-the-City’s other events on Eventbrite. Additional info. You can email them here.
Westchester
Made4mor Authentic Friendships
Saturday, February 22, 6:30pm
Silvio's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, 351 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY
Made4mor invites you to celebrate their 8th Anniversary which begins on Saturday, February 22nd at 6:30pm. They will be having a talk titled “Authentic Friendships” which will be given by their very own members, Rosie Rodriguez & Luis Sanchez. To celebrate they will be meeting at Silvio’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria for dinner, a talk, and panel discussion on what authentic friendship is. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Young Adult Jubilee Pilgrimage
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Young Adult Events in the Neighboring Diocese of Brooklyn
Queens
Young Adult Evening: Mass with Contemporary Music & Theology Talk with Fr John O’Neill
Saturday, March 1, 4pm - 8pm
Corpus Christi Church, 31-30 61st St, Woodside, NY
An opportunity for young adults to come together. The schedule includes Confession 4pm, Sung Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:40pm, Mass 5pm, Theology Talk begins at 6pm with Fr John O’Neill (Felician University) with a Wine and Cheese Social. Topic: Conversion and Lent. Music in the liturgy performed by Astoria Praise and Worship. For more information reach out to Coordinator Cynthia Macias by phone (646) 361-6681 or email. Click here for their Instagram.
More Future Young Adult Events Below
"Frassati Fellowship" hiking into Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, NJ.
For more information on Frassati's next hike taking place Saturday, February 22nd click here.
Staten Island
Amici Dei Young Adult Group
Wednesday, February 26 | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:30pm
Parish of St. Joseph & St. Mary Immaculate, 466 Tompkins Ave. Staten Island, NY
Bi-weekly meetings of young adults seeking to live out their faith in the modern world. For any questions or more information please click here to email
Manhattan
Lectio Divina - Winter Series
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Kolping House, 165 E 88th Street, New York, NY
Frassati Fellowship will use Lectio Divina (praying with Scripture) to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel. Schedule includes: 6:30 - 7:15 pm - dinner and fellowship. (Pack your own dinner or buy your meal there for $10) 7:15 - 8:30 pm - prayer time. If you have questions, contact lectiodivina@frassati.nyc.
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Kolping House, 165 E 88th Street, New York, NY
Frassati Fellowship will use Lectio Divina (praying with Scripture) to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel. Schedule includes: 6:30 - 7:15 pm - dinner and fellowship. (Pack your own dinner or buy your meal there for $10) 7:15 - 8:30 pm - prayer time. If you have questions, contact lectiodivina@frassati.nyc.
Manhattan
Called to Love Women's Young Adult Group
Thursday, February 27 | Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 6 - 8pm
Holy Name of Jesus – St. Gregory the Great Church, 207 West 96 St. New York, NY 10025
Called to Love is a program that offers an in-depth exploration of love in action, focusing on Christ’s greatest commandment—love of God and neighbor.
All Catholic young adult women are welcome! Come as you are, and let’s grow together in faith:
6:00-6:45 PM: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church.
6:45-7:30 PM: Deepening in Faith & Discernment: guided discussions and Scripture reflections.
7:35-8:00 PM: Sharing a meal and conversation.
Hosted by the Focolare Movement.
For more information please RSVP here or contact Ana Paula at by email.
Orange County
Militia Immaculatae Young Adult Group
Thursday, February 27, 7pm - 9pm
Sacred Heart Church, 301 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY,
The meeting will take place inside the Chapel. Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Church (located near the corner of Washington Street and 9W). The back door to the Chapel will be open.
Militia Immaculatae is a group of young adults growing roots in the faith together. Through the study of scripture there are Christ-centered discussions about topics that relate to our lives as young adults practicing the faith. Meetings are bi-weekly. All young adults are welcome to attend; single, married, dating, discerning a call to the priesthood or religious life, etc. If necessary contact Joseph Saffioti by phone (845) 430-0090 or e-mail
Manhattan
St. Patrick's Cathedral Young Adult Mass & Social
Sunday, March 2 and 16, 5:30pm
St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets
Join the young adult group at St. Patrick's Cathedral! All young adults are welcome. Attend the 5:30 p.m. Mass, followed by a social. This event will happen every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Follow the group on Instagram here.
Sunday, March 2 and 16, 5:30pm
St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets
Join the young adult group at St. Patrick's Cathedral! All young adults are welcome. Attend the 5:30 p.m. Mass, followed by a social. This event will happen every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Follow the group on Instagram here.
Staten Island
Mardi Gras | Amici Dei
Tuesday, March 4, 6:30pm
Rectory of St. Joseph's Church, 171 St. Mary's Avenue, Staten Island, NY
A pre-lenten Fat Tuesday celebration, with a breakfast for dinner! Young adults of Staten Island, sharing faith and community in one last hoorah before lent beings. Mardi Gras at Rectory of St. Joseph's Church in Staten Island. Doors open at 6:30pm and Breakfast for Dinner service will begin at 7pm. Please RSVP to amicideiya@sjsmiparish.org by Friday, February 21.
Manhattan
March Young Adult Mass
Wednesday, March 5 (Ash Wednesday) at 7:30pm
St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave between 50th/51st Street, Manhattan, NY
Join us for our monthly Young Adult Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 5 at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan! There will be no Eucharistic Adoration this month because of a parish Mass before our Young Adult Mass. Holy Mass begins at 7:30pm. Social to follow at Connolly's Pub and Restaurant, 14 E. 47th Street. Invite a friend!
Hosted by the Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York
The Bronx
Magnificat Women's Bible Study
Walking in Purpose
Walking in Purpose
Tuesdays, March 11 to April 15 7:00pm - 8:30pm
St. Frances de Chantal Church,
190 Hollywood Ave, Bronx, NY
Join Magnificat Women's Walking with Purpose Bible Study during lent on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm in St. Frances de Chantal Parish's Meeting Room in The Bronx. Use the meeting room door off the Church parking lot. For questions, call (718) 792-5500 ext. 200
Staten Island
Theology on Tap
Friday, March 21, 7:00pm
The Point Tavern, 879 Forest Ave. Staten Island, NY
Short conference aimed at young adults to learn how to live faithfully and grow in virtue, while providing a relaxed and social environment, as well as to meet other young Catholics seeking a community of faith.
The Bronx
Encounter School of Ministry
New York Regional Conference
Thursday, March 27 to
Saturday, March 29
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church,
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church,
2345 University Avenue, The Bronx, NY
Conference participants can expect an atmosphere of Spirit-filled worship in the presence of God, Mass, inspiring and transforming keynote speakers including Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Bishop Joseph Espaillat, breakout sessions, Eucharistic Adoration, a Healing Service, fellowship and many opportunities for prayer ministry and growth in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. For more info / to register, click here.
Manhattan
Reform Wellness Lenten Retreat
Friday, March 28 | 7pm - 8:30pm to Saturday, March 29 | 9am - 1pm
St. Joseph’s Church Greenwich Village (371 6th Ave, New York)
St. Joseph’s Church Greenwich Village (371 6th Ave, New York)
This Lent, join Reform Wellness at St. Joseph's in Greenwich Village for a Christ-centered wellness retreat. Led by Jackie Mulligan and Dr. Bridget Vander Woude, and Fr. Malachy Napier, CFR this retreat will offer an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ and improve your physical and spiritual well-being. Sign up here
Westchester
Saturday, March 29, 9am - 4pm
St. Joseph’s Seminary, 201 Seminary Avenue, Yonkers, NY
This Formation Day you will learn about and identify your gifts, have the opportunity to connect them with activities, people, and organizations involved in building a culture of life. Discover your charisms and let the Holy Spirit’s gifts be activated in your life! Sponsored by the Respect Life Office, the Sisters of Life, and the Catherine of Siena Institute. Register here!
Manhattan
Effeta Young Adult Retreat
April 4-6 | Beginning: Friday, April 4, 6pm and end time Sunday, April 6, 3:30pm
Church of Saint Elizabeth, 268 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY
A retreat led by Young Adults for Young Adults in English. Begins Friday, April 4 at 6:30pm and ends Sunday April 6 at 3:30pm. For more information please contact: Krismely Garcia (646) 919-3817
Kathy Acevedo (929) 452-9675
Luis Alonso (646) 837-1669
Kathy Acevedo (929) 452-9675
Luis Alonso (646) 837-1669
Manhattan
Hakuna Holy Hour
Monday, April 7, 7pm
The Basilica of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, 263 Mulberry St., New York, NY
Holy Hour with Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. Join Hakuna for an evening of Adoration, listening to His Eminence's message, and the opportunity to meet him in person.