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Q&A with Christopher Leach
Q&A with Christopher Leach, Director of Strategy and Formation Where are you based? In beautiful Livonia, MI on the west side of Detroit! How long have you worked for NFYCM?
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National Youth Advisory Council Granted an Audience with the Holy Father
WASHINGTON D.C., September 28, 2022 – The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) announces that the National Youth Advisory Council has been granted a meeting with the Holy Father
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NFCYM Partnering with Parents Project Receives a Historic Gift
The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) is pleased to announce that it has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen family-focused ministry in Catholic dioceses
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2022 Catholic Youth Ministry Field Survey
About the Survey NFCYM surveyed Catholic youth ministry leaders and volunteers across the United States to gather insights on the current state of ministry and to assess the needs of
Member Spotlight
Q&A with Dunn Estacio
Q&A with Dunn Estacio Membership Type: Associate Tell us a bit about yourself. Through the grace of God, I have been able to volunteer and serve in youth ministry for
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Q&A with Natalie Ibarra
Q&A with Natalie Ibarra, Communications Manager Where are you based? I am based in America’s finest city, San Diego, CA How long have you worked for NFYCM? I have worked
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Q&A Catholic Mission Trips
Q&A with Catholic Mission Trips Executive Director, Michelle Perez Membership Type: Organizational Tell us a bit about yourself. God has blessed me with a loving husband for 15+ years, 5
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Q&A with Spirit Juice
Q&A with President and CEO of Spirit Juice, Rob Kaczmark Membership Type: Organizational Tell us a bit about yourself. Rob Kaczmark is a multi Emmy award winning filmmaker. He
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Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources from NFCYM The World Health Organization estimates that globally one in seven 10 to 19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder—a total of 13% of all diseases for this
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Q&A with Eva P. Delgado
Q&A with Eva P. Delgado Membership Type: Associate Tell us a bit about yourself. I have been blessed to be a volunteer youth minister for over 26 years at St.
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Q&A with Yazmín Maní Malone
Q&A with Yazmín Maní Malone Membership Type: Diocesan Tell us a bit about yourself. Yazmín has worked with Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, Hispanic youth and young adults, since February 2005. She
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Pro-life Resources
Now is a time for mercy. The recent overturning of the Roe vs. Wade decision by the Supreme Court is the long-awaited answer to many prayers, especially for those of
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Fundraising for Youth Travel Programs
Learn more about Fundraising for Youth Travel Programs NFCYM recently hosted a webinar titled “Fundraising for Youth Travel Programs” with Keven Feyen from the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa. Kevin shared
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National Youth Advisory Council
The National Youth Advisory Council is NFCYM’s initiative to model a shared leadership that empowers youth to activate their voices and gifts as members of the Church.
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NFCYM is Hiring
Join our team today! The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry is hiring for the following position: Senior Project Manager Associate Project Manager for Diversity and Inclusion The job postings
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Q&A with Jennifer Kodysz
Q&A with Jennifer Kodysz Membership Type: Diocesan Tell us a bit about yourself. Jennifer (Jenny) Kodysz is blessed to serve the Diocese of Austin as the associate director in the
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2021 National Catholic Youth Ministry Award Recipients
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to Recognize the 2021 National Catholic Youth Ministry Award Recipients The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to recognize seven individuals and one organization for
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Q&A with Edgardo Juarez
Q&A with Edgardo Juarez Membership Type: Diocesan Tell us a bit about yourself. Hello! My name is Edgardo Juarez. I am a first-generation immigrant born in Guanajuato, Mexico, raised in
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Ministry Network Spotlight: Diocesan Youth Ministry Directors/Leaders
Q&A with Diocesan Youth Ministry Directors/Leaders Name of Ministry Network – Diocesan Youth Ministry Directors/Leaders What are you talking about? At our virtual gathering in October, we were blessed to
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Q&A with Jim Flanagan
Q&A with Jim Flanagan Membership Type: Associate Tell us a bit about yourself. I am the husband of Paula (almost 17 years) and I am the father of Liam (12
