Diocesan Young Adult Ministry
Diocese of Gary – Northwest Indiana
The Diocese of Gary is here to walk with those who walk with young adults and to help young adults get connected to a Catholic community near them.
Contact: Vicky Hathaway – vhathaway@dcgary.org – (219) 769-9292 ext 88229
Website: www.garyoyya.org/yam
Mighty Network: https://northwest-indiana-catholic-young-adults.mn.co/ (Mighty Network is the best way to stay up to date on ministry with young adults in NWI)
Instagram: @dgyoungadult
Parish Young Adult Ministries
St. Matthias – Crown Point
St. Matthias Young Adult Ministry strives to provide monthly engaging activities, prayer experiences, and volunteer opportunities to bring people together after high school, through early adulthood, and into mid-30s.
Contact: Mike Morris – mmorris@stmatthiasparish.net – (219) 663-2201
Website: www.stmatthiasparish.net/young-adult-ministry
Instagram: @stmatthiasparish
St. Mary – East Chicago
Young adults are invited to grow in community with St. Mary’s young adult ministry. Contact Daisy to learn more about their frequent gatherings and reflection groups.
Contact: Daisy Mora – daisy.mora16@gmail.com
Holy Family – LaPorte
Holy Family Young Adult Ministry is a welcoming community for adults ages 18–39 (must be out of high school) who are looking to grow in their Catholic faith, build meaningful friendships, and share life with other young adults. They gather on the first and third Thursdays of each month for faith-filled discussions, prayer, fellowship, and fun, and they’d love for you to join them!
Contact: John Paul Wellinski – jpwellinski@gmail.com – (219) 851-7639
Contact: Drew Noveroske – drewnover44@gmail.com – (219) 380-4452
GroupMe: web.groupme.com/chats/group/114631913
Website: www.holyfamilylaporte.org/calendar
Instagram: @holyfamilylaporte
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs – Merrillville
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is a warm and welcoming community that loves having young adults join them. While they don’t have a specific young adult ministry right now, they’re open and eager to help young adults get involved and feel at home.
Contact: Melissa Novak – evangelization@qofm.org
Gary Parishes
The Gary parishes are collaborating to bring young adults together to grow in faith and friendship through their vibrant young adult ministry. Get in touch with Albert and Matt for information on their gatherings and small groups.
Cathedral of the Holy Angels – Gary
Contact: Matt Kresich – matt.kresich@gmail.com
St. Mary of the Lake – Gary
Contact: Albert Alfano – smlyam@yahoo.com
Instagram: @smlyoungadult
Mary Mother of Mercy – Michigan City
Typically meeting every over Sunday, the young adult community comes together for prayer and fellowship. Local events are held at the Queen of All Saints campus.
Contact: Fr. Zach Glick – frglick@qas.org – (219) 872-9196
Website: www.mccatholic.org
Instagram: @qasmichigancity
St. Michael Parish – Schererville
Young adults, ages 21-39 are invited to participate in bi-weekly gatherings. Contact AnnMarie for more info and complete schedule.
Contact: AnnMarie Hemmerling – annmarievcd@gmail.com – (219) 798-3248
Website: www.stmichaelparish.life
St. John the Evangelist – St. John
SJE’s young adult group is a once-a-month gathering with dinner, hanging out, and a spiritual component. There’s also a young adult small group at their 11-week Alpha course (run twice a year). Contact Isaac to sign up for their young adult text reminders.
Contact: Isaac Cohen – icohen@stjohnparish.org – (219) 365-5678 – ext 271
Website: www.stjohnparish.org/alpha
Instagram: @saintjohnparish
St. Joseph – Dyer
St. Joseph welcomes young adults to connect and build community through their young adult ministry. Reach out to John for details about their regular gatherings and reflection opportunities.
Contact: John Banasiak – johnbanasiak21@gmail.com
St. Paul – Valparaiso
St. Paul’s young adult ministry, Frassati Group, meets multiple times a month for reflection, prayer, and social events.
Contact: Eileen Warner – eileenwarner457@gmail.com – (219) 241-7403
Instagram: @st.paul_youngadults
Catholic College Campus Ministries
Calumet College of St. Joseph – Whiting
Students at Calumet College of St. Joseph find faith and community through campus ministry events.
Contact: Larry Cubalchini – lcubalchini@ccsj.edu
Website: www.ccsj.edu/about-ccsj/ministry/
Instagram: @ccsjwave
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center – Valparaiso
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center is a community serving the students, faculty, and staff of Valparaiso University and our local families. They strive to provide a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ as they CONNECT, GROW, and SERVE.
Chaplain: Fr. Jacob McDaniel – jacob.mcdaniel@valpo.edu – (219) 464-4042
Contact: Kayla Hartman – kayla.hartman@valpo.edu – (219) 464-4042
Website: www.saintt.com
Learn more about their many offerings and events at linktr.ee/valpocatholic
Instagram: @valpo_catholic
Looking for a Catholic campus ministry or a Catholic community while at college?
Newman Connection is an online resource to help do just that.
Newman Connection’s mission is to ensure that college students stay connected to their faith during one of the most transformative periods of their lives: college. By partnering with campus ministries, families, and schools, we provide essential resources and foster supportive communities that empower students to grow spiritually, maintain their Catholic values, and navigate the challenges of college with confidence. Through innovative programs and personal connections, they are dedicated to nurturing students’ faith journeys and creating lasting bonds that strengthen their relationship with God.
Connect to a campus: signupnc.newmanministry.com
Find a campus: connection.newmanministry.com/find-a-campus
Are you a parish leader who works with youth or a high school teacher and want to help your high school seniors connect to a college campus ministry? Contact Vicky Hathaway (vhathaway@dcgary.org) for more information or click here.
Interdenominational College Campus Ministries
Disclaimer: InterVarsity is an interdenominational Christian ministry and not a Catholic organization. Its inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement of its statement of faith, but is intended as a resource for connection on campuses without an active Catholic presence. Students are encouraged to also connect with a local Catholic parish or Catholic campus ministry for full sacramental and catechetical support.
InterVarsity/USA Campus Ministry – Hammond
InterVarsity/USA is an interdenominational college ministry whose mission is to establish witnessing communities at every campus across the country. Students can get involved through worship gatherings, small group Bible studies, prayer meetings, retreats, and more. In the Diocese of Gary, IV exists at Purdue University Northwest and Valparaiso University, and has had a recent group at Indiana University Northwest, but not currently. Some years the PNW group has a Catholic-specific Bible study.
Contact: Morgan Folgers (Purdue NW) – morgan.folgers@intervarsity.org
Contact: Colleen Degen (Other universities) – colleen.degen@intervarsity.org
Website: www.intervarsity.org
Instagram: @pnw_intervarsity