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 

Whether a BBQ, a talk with Dominican priests like Aquinas 101, or a small discussion group, Holy Family Parish has many ways for young adults (18–39) to find community, identify purpose, and grow in faith.
Contact: Madalyn Jozaitis – mjozaitis@holyfamilylaporte.org – (219) 362-2815
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

Queen of All Saints – Michigan City 

Typically meeting every over Sunday, the young adult community comes together for prayer and fellowship.
Contact: Fr. Zach Glick – frglick@qas.org – (219) 872-9196
Website: www.qas.org
Instagram: @qasmichigancity

St. Thomas More – Munster 

St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Munster, IN is excited to begin this new faith journey with young adults.
Website: www.facebook.com/STMyam21

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

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
Instagram: @valpo_catholic

InterVarsity/USA Campus Ministry – Hammond / Valparaiso 

InterVarsity/USA is an interdenominational college ministry whose mission is to establish witnessing communities at every campus across the country. You 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/Valpo University) – morgan.folgers@intervarsity.org
Contact: Colleen Degen (Other universities) – colleen.degen@intervarsity.org
Website: www.intervarsity.org
Instagram: @pnw_intervarsity / @intervarsityvalpo