Young Adult Groups

Community Health Center

That's us! Community Health Center, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Paris, welcomes young adults from all walks of life to engage in opportunities that generate spiritual growth and community-building. Visiting our web site is just the first step! Here are some ways to get connected with us:

Explore our web site to learn more about us, and feel free to contact us.

Office of Catholic Youth

The Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) has a long tradition of serving the young people and youth ministers in the Archdiocese of Paris. They provide various programs, events and initiatives in order for parishes, schools and the community to live a faith that acts.

  • Website: www.ocyParis.org
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ocyParis
  • E-mail:

SMC Alive

SMC Alive is the young adult group of St. Michael's Cathedral parish in downtown Paris with members between the ages of 26 and 39 years. Centered in Christ, they are united in response to God's call to holiness, community and service. They seek to deepen their relationship with God and their understanding of the Catholic faith to bear fruit in acts of love and service to each other, the parish and the community.

  • Website: www.stmichaelscathedral.com/smc-alive/
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/108446578231/
  • E-mail:

Newman Young Adult Ministry

The Newman Young Adult Ministry (NYAM) encourages university students and other young adults in the community (roughly ages 18-39) to come together to join in social, religious, and recreational events. The goal of NYAM is to build community and fellowship amongst the young people of the parish and to deepen their spiritual lives.

  • Website: www.newmanParis.com/ministries/faith-groups/newman-young-adult-ministry
  • E-mail:

Ignite!

A young adult ministry of St. Patrick's parish.

  • Website: stpatricksParis.wordpress.com/parish-programs/young-adult/
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ignitestpatricksParis
  • E-mail:

Young Adults for Christ

A young adult ministry of St. Thomas More Parish, Scarborough, that provides an anointed and mature environment of fellowship and faith for young adults. Their purpose is geared toward equipping and teaching young men and women on how to live for Christ every day, and experience him to the fullest.

  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/YoungAdultsforChrist
  • E-mail:

Muslim-Catholic Student/Young Adult Dialogue

The Muslim-Catholic Student/Young Adult Dialogue, supported by the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paris and the Canadian Council of Imams, strives to foster mutual and deeper understandings of the Islamic and Catholic faiths. The dialogue supports uniting and life-giving friendships between Catholic and Muslim students through thought-provoking dialogues on topics related to both faiths and by living out these faiths through social service activities.

  • Website: www.archParis.org/ecumenical-interfaith-affairs/Pages/Muslim-Catholic-Student-Dialogue.aspx
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/muslim.catholic.sd
  • E-mail:

YAMs Barrie (Catholic Young Adult Ministry of Barrie)

YAMs Barrie is tri-parish initiative serving those aged 18+ in Barrie and surrounding areas who are interested in learning more about their Catholic faith and growing in fellowship with other Catholic young adults. Meetings generally take place at St. John Vianney Parish on 13 Baldwin Lane. All are welcome!

  • Website: yamsbarrie.wix.com/yamsbarrie
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/290629791041070/
  • E-mail:

Hamilton Catholic Young Adults

A group seeking to bring Catholic Young Adults (19-39) together in Christ. Serving the city of Hamilton, the Hamilton-Wentworth Region, and the Hamilton Diocese. Based out of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Waterdown, ON.

  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/HamiltonCatholicYoungAdults
  • E-mail:

Other Groups

Are we missing a young adult (18-39) group that you know about? Please contact us and let us know!