Building communion among young adults across our diocese.
We are a collaborative group of young adult ministry leaders from multiple parishes across the Diocese of Hamilton, working together to provide meaningful, accessible faith formation for young adults.
Our collaboration began in the summer of 2025, as we recognized both a growing hunger for deeper spiritual engagement and the value of sharing resources, experience, and support across parish communities.
Our Successes
Since our formation in the summer of 2025, we’ve hosted a number of successful events bringing Catholic young adults together.
Summer Sports Day
June 29, 2025
For our “kick off” event, we brought young adults together for a day of friendly competition and fellowship.
CYA Conference
September 20, 2025
Our full-day mini conference saw over 100 attendees come together for talks, group activities, shared meals, Eucharistic Adoration, and Mass with Bishop Lobsinger.
Our members
Discover the parishes that are taking part in the CYA Community initiative
St. Raphael (Burlington)
St. Raphael Parish is a committed partner in this initiative, supporting shared efforts to provide meaningful faith formation and community for young adults across the diocese.
Mary Mother of God (Oakville)
Mary Mother of God Parish contributes to this young adult ministry collaboration by working alongside other parishes to foster deeper spiritual engagement and connection beyond parish boundaries.
St. Catherine of Sienna (Hamilton)
St. Catherine of Siena Parish participates in this partnership, helping to create accessible opportunities for prayer, formation, and fellowship for young adults.
St. Ann (Hamilton)
St. Ann Parish Hamilton is an active collaborator in this grassroots network, supporting coordinated young adult initiatives rooted in faith, communion, and shared leadership.
Holy Rosary (Burlington)
Holy Rosary Parish is a valued partner in this collaborative young adult ministry, working alongside other parishes to support accessible, meaningful faith formation and community across the diocese.
St. Paul (Burlington)
St. Paul Parish partners in this collective effort to respond to the spiritual needs of young adults through cooperation, resource-sharing, and a shared mission across parishes.
FAQs
Are you supported by the Diocese of Hamilton?
We are a grassroots, independent network of young adult ministry leaders. We receive ongoing mentorship and leadership formation from Diocesan partners, but we are self-organized and self-funded.
Who is behind the CYA Community initiative?
The CYA Community began when several young adult ministry leaders collectively said “yes” to working more closely together.
I’d like to get to meet fellow Catholic young adults, how can I do that?
Come to our next event! We’re eager to create opportunities for you to network and strengthen your bonds of faith in the community. If we don’t have an upcoming event listed, we’re probably working on one behind the scenes.
Can my young adult group in the Diocese of Hamilton join the CYA Community?
Yes! Joining is as simple as creating a space in our WhatsApp Community, which opens up your young adult group to collaboration with those of neighbouring parishes. Contact us if you’re interested in learning more.