World Youth Day: 2011

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An amazing  pilgrimage to Madrid, Spain is coming!  On August 10th, 2011, the Office of Youth Ministry, specifically, Fr. Brian Fischer will be leading a group of young people to Spain for World Youth Day 2011.

If you have never been to World Youth Day, it is five days of  life rooted in God’s abundant initiative of life giving love!  You will receive catechesis from Bishops from around the world, experience a welcoming ceremony for the Holy Father, the living stations of the Cross, a long walk, a slumber party with about a million of your Catholic brothers and sisters(under the starry sky), and of course we will unite our souls in the Eucharist, which will be celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI!  Read more »

Submitted by Ron Garcia on February 24, 2010 - 3:10pm in

stlyouth.org Gets a Facelift

OYM new website - screenshot

The Office of Youth Ministry has given this website a much-needed overhaul. Not only did we upgrade the engine running the website (instead of jogging along like a beat-up station wagon, it's roaring down the strip like a Lamborghini!), we also fixed a ton of little problems with the site and added a few new features.

  • Forums: You can now easily reply to other postings, and add new forum topics.
  • Calendar of Events: You can add your own events, and view other youth ministry events more easily.
  • Young Adults: This section of the site will be greatly expanded in the coming months!
  • OYM Picks: Fresh links from around the Internet, hand-picked by the Office of Youth Ministry.
  • Image Galleries: Now with 200% more win!
  • A fresh new look: Much easier on the eyes, better for modern computers.

What do you think? Let us know in the forums, leave a comment below, or send us an email! We'd be happy to hear from you. Read more »

Submitted by stlyouth on January 6, 2010 - 2:37pm in

FOCUS: Young Adult Conference

Do you have plans for New Years Eve yet?

It may seem a bit early to be making plans, but this year if you are a college student or young adult your plans are a no brainer. The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is hosting a National Conference in Orlando, FL titled “Made for More”. You can join 5000 college students and young adults for five days jam packed full of amazing speakers, musicians and entertainers from all over the country. The conference will be held at the Marriott World Resort & Conference Center in beautiful Orlando, FL. Registration, which includes the conference fee, Hotel accommodations and three box lunches, is $319.

The FOCUS team serving at Washington University in St. Louis will be taking a group departing from St. Louis on December 30 and returning January 3. If you’re looking for a great way to deepen your faith and encounter Christ this Christmas time, you’re invited to join us for this unforgettable experience. Read more »

Submitted by Tom Lancia on November 20, 2009 - 9:55am in

The OYM-CYA has a New Phone Number!

This is just in, The Office of Youth Ministry of the Catholic Youth Apostolate have a new phone number! If you call our old numbers, they will still work to the end of the school year, but don't wait until then to save our new numbers in your cell phones, computers, and address books.

I'm sure you are all wondering what it is so here you go:

Office of Youth Ministery - Catholic Youth Apostolate

  • Main Number: 314-792-7650
  • Fax: 314-792-7619

Office Staff:

  • Msgr. John Borcic - Executive Director of the Catholic Youth Apostolate, 314-792-7602
  • Fr. Brian Fischer - Director of the Office of Youth Ministry, 314-792-7607
  • Rosanne Twellman - Coordinator of Events, 314-792-7616
  • Tom Lancia - Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 314-792-7618
  • Ron Garcia - Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 314-792-7609

Submitted by Tom Lancia on November 18, 2009 - 12:08pm in

Pete Buncher CD Release Concert

All Christians have their own spiritual journey, but most of us face a lot of same struggles, fears, joys, and needs. In Pete Buncher’s new CD, Come To Me With Hope, we share in this journey of Fear and Hope. The more you listen, more you are reminded of the Love of Jesus, which brings Hope to each of us. Read more »

Submitted by Tom Lancia on November 9, 2009 - 4:02pm in