Young Adult Ministry

Young adult ministry in the Catholic Church connects young adults with:
• Jesus Christ, fostering personal growth in faith as disciples;
• the church, by inviting and welcoming their presence in the Christian community;
• the mission of the church in the world; and
• a peer community in which their faith is nurtured and strengthened

Often, the first community that Catholics connect with is the parish. This may be where they were baptized, where they stop by when they are in town, or where they hope to marry. Pastoral ministry for young adults in our parishes provides a “home” where they can more personally experience their faith.

Apostolos Young Adult Group

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Grand Rapids

A weekly Catholic young adult gathering dedicated to faith and fellowship. Typical evenings include a video presentation followed by facilitated discussion; first Mondays feature social or…

  • Faith Formation
  • Social & Fellowship

Mondays, 7:00 pm (formation and discussion)1st Monday of the month, 7:00 pm (social night)

Aquinas College Campus Ministry

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Aquinas College, 1700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids

Catholic and Dominican campus ministry grounded in prayer, study, service, and community, serving Aquinas students, faculty, staff, and alumni through liturgy, spiritual growth, service, and community…

  • Campus Ministry
  • Faith Formation
  • Service & Outreach

During the school year

Cathedral Young Adults

Cathedral of Saint Andrew Parish, Grand Rapids

Young adults socialize, pray, and serve together through Holy Brew, service opportunities, retreats, programs, and other gatherings. Holy Brew meets monthly at a local pub or…

  • 20s and 30s
  • Retreats
  • Service & Outreach
  • Social & Fellowship

Holy Brew: monthly, at a local pub or restaurant

Catholic Connect

Saint Isidore the Laborer Parish, Grand Rapids

Catholic Connect brings young adults together to grow closer to God and neighbor through Bible study, praise and worship, prayer, service, formation, and fellowship. Open to…

  • 20s and 30s
  • Faith Formation
  • Service & Outreach
  • Social & Fellowship

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm (service at the Pregnancy Resource Center)2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm (formation at St. Isidore)The Sunday after the 4th Tuesday: Mass, lunch and a social

Cor Jesu

Basilica of Saint Adalbert Parish, Grand Rapids

A monthly devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Basilica of St. Adalbert, with Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Diocese continues…

  • Eucharistic Adoration
  • Social & Fellowship

1st Friday of the month, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm (Eucharistic adoration and confession)3rd Friday of the month, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm (game night, Basilica Center)

Grand Rapids Catholic Young Adults

Diocese-wide

A Diocese of Grand Rapids young adult online community for meeting other Catholics, asking questions, and sharing young adult events around West Michigan.

  • Social & Fellowship

Online community and event sharing

Hope Catholics / Saint Benedict Institute

Hope College, Holland

The Saint Benedict Institute works with Hope Catholics, Hope College Campus Ministries, and the Diocese of Grand Rapids to provide Catholic spiritual and intellectual formation and…

  • Campus Ministry
  • Faith Formation
  • Social & Fellowship

During the school year

Laker Catholic (GVSU)

Saint Luke University Parish, Allendale

Catholic campus ministry for Grand Valley State University students, offering Laker Catholic Nights, small-group Bible studies, retreats, prayer, sacraments, FOCUS missionaries, and a strong student community.

  • Bible Study
  • Campus Ministry
  • Retreats
  • Social & Fellowship

Thursdays, 8:00 pm–10:00 pm (Laker Catholic Nights; Bible studies meet throughout the week)

During the school year

Lakeshore Catholic Young Adults

Saint Patrick Parish, Grand Haven

A growing young adult ministry made up of several Catholic parishes along the lakeshore from Holland to Muskegon, with social gatherings, service opportunities, prayer, discussion, worship,…

  • Ages 18–35, post high school
  • Faith Formation
  • Service & Outreach
  • Social & Fellowship

Events vary; email list and Instagram provide current event updates

St. Paul Newman Center (Ferris State)

Saint Mary – Saint Paul Parish, Big Rapids

The Catholic campus ministry serving Ferris State University students through St. Mary–St. Paul Parish, with Catholic community, student brunches, retreats, mission trips, service, campus outreach, prayer,…

  • Campus Ministry
  • Faith Formation
  • Retreats
  • Service & Outreach

At Saint Paul Church, Big Rapids (During the school year)

During the school year

Thaddeus Society

Saint Jude Parish, Grand Rapids

A Catholic young adult community offering small groups for deeper faith and friendship, larger gatherings, the sacraments, retreats, and fellowship. Open to single, married, religious, and…

  • Ages 18–39
  • Faith Formation
  • Retreats
  • Social & Fellowship

Weekly small groups, plus larger gatherings

Theology Taproom Tuesday

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Grand Rapids
New Holland Brewing, 417 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

A monthly gathering for Catholic young adults ages 21–40, lay and religious, single and married, to connect in faith, build community, and grow spiritually. Organized by…

  • Ages 21–40
  • Faith Formation
  • Social & Fellowship

2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm (December gathering is Dec. 1)

Young Catholic Professionals Grand Rapids

Diocese-wide

YCP Grand Rapids, Chapter 44, launched in 2026 to help young Catholic professionals find Christ in the workplace, form authentic friendships, and pursue holiness and professional…

  • 20s and 30s
  • Faith Formation
  • Social & Fellowship

Executive Speaker Series and other chapter events

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