Featured Upcoming Events
Register by December 17th for Advent Retreat
Join Young and Catholic for our Advent Retreat this Saturday December 18th at 10:30am at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Hadley. Featuring talks by Fr. Stanislaus Achu, time for Adoration, Confession, and Mass! More info or register here by December 17th.
World Youth Day 2023 Registration now OPEN
Registration for the 2023 Diocese of Springfield trip to World Youth Day has now opened. Our official pilgrimage to Fatima and Lisbon Portugal for World Youth Day will take place July 28 to August 9 2023 and is an incredible opportunity for youth and young adults (ages 18-35 in 2023) to encounter Christ with several million youth from around the world who share their faith. For more information, to watch the recording of the November 16 virtual info session, or to register, go to: https://www.youngandcatholic.org/get-involved/worldyouthday
Region by Region
- Franklin County -
Men's Group
Young and Catholic men's groups are at a Parish near you. Check us out at Holy Family in South Deerfield. More info or get involved.
- Chicopee -
Men's Group
Young and Catholic men's groups are at a Parish near you. Check us out at St. Stan's in Chicopee. More info or get involved.
Greccio Living Nativity
Hosted by the Basilica of St. Stanislaus and the San Damiano Youth Group. Join us for a living nativity with St. Francis and LIVE animals. In the little village of Greccio, Italy, St. Francis gathered the people of the town to participate in the first nativity scene, highlighting the humble birth of Christ. It is our wish to re-enact the first Christmas scene and renew for our community the spirit of humble adoration that St. Francis instilled in the villagers of Greccio. Sunday December 19 at 5pm. More info or RSVP.
Lorraine's Soup Kitchen and Pantry
Give back after the holidays and join other young adults as they cook for Lorraine's Soup Kitchen and Pantry in Chicopee on January 9 2022 at 4pm. More info or to help out, email Lauren at soupkitchen@youngandCatholic.org
- Hampden West-
Men's Group
Young and Catholic men's groups are at a Parish near you. Check us out at St. John's in Agawam. More info or get involved.
- Springfield -
Bible Study
Join Luke Hollwedel, board member of Y&C Springfield, as he hosts a weekly Bible Study at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Mondays 7:30pm to 9pm. All young adults (ages 21-40) are welcome for this new series. RSVP, or email Alex for more info at springfield@youngandCatholic.org.
BBALL
Young and Catholic men's group plays pickup basketball in the Springfield area every Sunday from 2-4pm. Reach out for more info.
Men's Group
Young and Catholic men's groups are at a Parish near you. Check us out at Holy Name in Springfield. More info or get involved.
- Berkshires -
Men's Group
Young and Catholic men's groups are at a Parish near you. Check out our Berkshires group, meeting virtually on Mondays at 7pm. More info or get involved.
- Other -
Looking for a new job?
Check out our website for job opportunities here.
Guardians of the Eucharist Needed
Eucharistic adorers are needed for the perpetual adoration chapel at Christ the King in Ludlow. Hours needed include:
- Mon 12AM, 1AM, 2AM
- Tue 1AM, 2AM
- Wed 1AM, 2AM
- Thu 1AM, 2AM
- Fri 12AM, 1AM, 2AM
- Sat 12AM, 1AM, 2AM, 6AM
For more info or to get involved, contact David Bergeron at 413 427-6584.
Caroling this Friday
Join other young adults and the diocesan pro-life commission for Christmas carols by candlelight December 17 from 6-7pm outside of the Baystate Women's Clinic. It is advised to not park in the Baystate Parking Lots, but car pool or seek off-street parking on the streets around the hospital. Please bring a battery powered candle or tea light. The caroling will take place on the public sidewalk (near the street) - in front of the Wesson Women's Unit. More info.
March for Life
Every January, thousands gather in Washington DC for the March for Life. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending this year - on January 21 - please reach out to Peggy Bradford at 413-583-5034. More info on the March for Life here.
Year of the Eucharist Witness Story
