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Young adults experience God in nature during 2026 hike retreat
Over the weekend of April 17-19, nine young adults attended The Journey, a Catholic retreat experience along the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes.
SEEK 2026 summons young people to draw close to Christ, discover his plan for their lives
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OSV News) – Thousands of youth and young adults across the nation were assured of God’s love – and encouraged to respond to his call in their lives – during an annual gathering spanning three cities, with Pope Leo XIV delivering a special recorded message to participants.
God’s presence ‘gently nudged’ young adults on hike retreat
“This was a unique and grounding experience. To see our church family be positive, happy, pray with, and encourage one another through the whole adventure was very moving and spiritually healing…”
Fundraising campaign for Murray State Newman Center continues
In the midst of a transformational fundraising campaign, St. Leo Parish and its Newman Catholic Center, through FOCUS ministries, continues to see significant, positive growth as recent student data and updates indicate.
The overlooked ‘now’ of the Church
When looking around our parishes, there is a population that appears to be missing: young adults.
Region V youth and young adult leaders gather at Gasper River
Every year, the members of NFCYM (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) from Region V (Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana) gather for an in-person meeting.
SEEK25: Forgiveness, transformation, and friendship
SEEK25, a conference organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) took place in two locations this past January. A group from Western Kentucky University’s St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center attend the Jan. 1-5 conference in Salt Lake City. Below are several reflections from WKU students who attended.
God is calling: Reflections from the Journey Hike Retreat
“When I joined this hiking retreat, I was not expecting the challenges that awaited me. However, I found the challenges were worth it. I came to this retreat believing, in some way, that God was calling me for something, either big or small.”
‘The Journey’ helps young adults step away from life’s chaos, and into God’s creation
Eight young adults attended the April 12-14, 2024 The Journey Hike Retreat, which was held on the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes.