Youth from parishes across the Paterson Diocese gathered at St. Elizabeth University in Morris Township’s Convent Station neighborhood, N.J., on Nov. 8 to celebrate their Catholic faith and fellowship at Diocesan Youth Day. Guided by the theme “Made for More,” the multifaceted event featured prayer, talks, music, games, other activities, lunch, and Mass with Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney.
Braden Johnson, a Catholic speaker from Kansas who travels the world sharing messages focused on awakening hearts to Christ, served as master of ceremonies and keynote speaker for the Diocesan Youth Day. The Scally Brothers, a high-energy Christian pop duo from Toledo, Ohio, provided worship music and performed a faith-centered concert.
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In Holy Family Chapel, Bishop Sweeney celebrated Mass, which several priests concelebrated and young people assisted. Many priests and youth ministers accompanied youth from their parishes.
After the event, St. Jude Parish’s youth ministry in the Budd Lake neighborhood of Mount Olive Township, N.J., posted on social media, “Our teens gathered with youth from across the diocese for a day of growing in faith, building friendships, and celebrating our Catholic community.”
“We are grateful for the opportunity to share this experience with such an enthusiastic group of youth. May the friendships, inspiration, and faith we shared continue to grow long after this day. Keep the faith, stay connected and let your light shine,” St. Jude’s youth ministry posted.
The diocesan Office of Youth Ministry and St. Elizabeth University coordinated Diocesan Youth Day.
