Young adults are a varied bunch. They range in age from 18 years old, through the 20s, and continue on until people are done being 39. They might be in college, working, looking for work or parenting at home. They are dating, engaged, married, or single.
This office exists to help support the work of parishes, staff and volunteers who try to reach out and minister to young adults in any of those situations around the Diocese of Joliet. We also do some direct work with young adults themselves.
Be in touch if we can be of assistance. Click around on the menu to the left and scroll down to connect with the good things that are happening in our diocese (and beyond).
Kevin A. O'Donnell
Director of the Office of Young Adult and Youth Ministry
kodonnell@dioceseofjoliet.org
815 834-4022
Ruth Robertson
Administrative Assistant
rrobertson@dioceseofjoliet.org
815 834-4048
We also have a monthly email newsletter
featuring young adult events in the area.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events click here to go to the YAM Google calendar click here to go www.catholicyac.net |
Parish Leaders & Pastoral Staff Resources
click here for ministry resources and upcoming events
Lent is the perfect time to evangelize and minister to young adults in their 20s & 30s, especially inactive ones.
Lent and Ash Wednesday Evangelization Resources Developed by the Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry Office for parishes, parents, and pastoral leaders |
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Looking to start or revitalize young adult ministry in your parish?
Young Adult Ministry in a Box go to www.yaminabox.com for details a resource developed by national experts in young adult ministry for parishes, dioceses, and Catholic organizations |
Featured Activities for Young Adults
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Parents & Families of Young Adults
click here for resources for parenting young adults
in addition, feel free to connect with the Diocese of Joliet
Center for Family Ministry for other parent & family resources
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for all other concerns and questions regarding ministry to and with
young adults, ages 19 to 39, please contact the diocesan office today:
Kevin O'Donnell , Director of Young Adult Ministry
Diocese of Joliet Young Adult & Youth Ministry Office
kodonnell@dioceseofjoliet.org, 815-834-4022





