The Office of Youth Ministry was thrilled to host the 2024 Diocesan Youth Summit! It was an exciting opportunity to bring the youth of the diocese together to celebrate our Catholic faith at our annual youth event!

Our theme this year, “REVIVE,” focused on how it is only Jesus who will satisfy our thirsts. “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John 4:13-14).

The day was packed with activities, keynote presentations, games, small groups, music, prayer, Adoration, and Mass. Prayers were answered as God’s grace filled the day with fellowship! And we came together as one diocese to REVIVE the hearts of our young people!

DYS 2024 featured guest speaker Ali Hoffman and the musical talents of The Scally Brothers!

Ali Hoffman has a passion for Jesus, the Catholic Church, her family, donuts, and Chipotle, in that order. She served with NET Ministries and after graduating from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota with a degree in Catholic Studies and Family Studies, she moved back home to Texas where she was co-youth coordinator at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Carrollton, Texas for 6 years. Ali now travels the globe full time preaching the Gospel and making disciples.

The Scally Brothers, Jake and Zach Scally, are a dynamic duo from Toledo, Ohio. Their philosophy and method of leading worship ultimately come from a heart of surrender. Jake and Zach have performed all over the United States and have completed seven national tours. They share a special heart for youth ministry. The Scally Brothers strongly believe that their mission is to revive the youth of the Catholic Church and bring new energy to its people through music.

Click “REVIVE” to hear the DYS 24 playlist