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 all 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

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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 click here for more details Developed by the Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry Office for parishes, parents, and pastoral leaders

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