Lenten Retreat/Mardi Gras Event

The Office of Catholic Youth offers a wide variety of programs and events that help develop and foster the faith our our young people.

Along with parishes, schools and the Archdiocesan community, we provide programs for high school students to young adults and youth ministers.


Catholic Leadership Program
A program which focuses on developing leaders to be active witnesses of the Gospel and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to do so.

WYD Palm Sunday
This celebration launches the annual WYD theme as chosen by the Holy Father.

Celebration of Youth Banquet
An evening of food and fellowship while celebrating Catholic leaders in our parishes, schools and community.

Youth Minister Workshops, Pilgrimages, & Retreats
The OCY is involved in ongoing collaboration with its many associates and partners in order to provide workshops, conferences and retreats for those involved at various levels of youth ministry.

Join the OCY July 23-25, 2010 for its annual celebration held during the summer at Martyrs' Shrine in Midland, ON. It is a weekend of building community through fellowship, reflection, music and catechesis.






"Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith."
(cf Col 2:7)

Plans are underway for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain. Our website will be updated regularly along with e-bulletins with important information and dates.