The Eparchial Youth Committee of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma offers several programs for our youth each year.  The largest of these events is the annual Acolyte & Youth Convention.   The convention provides an opportunity for the people of our eparchy to gather in the atmosphere of our Ukrainian Catholic faith and fellowship.  We are blessed to have such a wonderful group of young people.  The youth are a great and invaluable treasure to our eparchy and to our Church!

We would like to extend an invitation to you and to the young people of your parish to attend our convention, which will be held at The Gilmary Catholic Retreat Center in Coraopolis, PA on June 15^th-17^th, 2016.  We have extended the convention to a three-day event!   Connecting to Pope Francis’s dedication of the 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy, the theme of the convention will be centered upon the Mercy of God.

The youth will have an opportunity meet others from the eparchy, develop friendships, and grow closer to our Lord through the spiritual conferences and liturgical services that will be provided.  It is our hope that the participants will encounter the Mercy of God—an encounter that will inspire love and goodness.

Families are welcome.  A ‘juniors program’ will be available for younger attendees (ages 7-12).   Registration for the ‘juniors program’ is necessary.

Your participation and support are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

$75 if registered by May 30 – $95 after May 30