Sat, Sep 19, 2026
at St. Raphael's Parish, Burlington
Oakville x Burlington x Hamilton x Georgetown x Milton x More!
A Hamilton Diocese Collaboration
Catholic Young Adults Mini Conference 2026
“I am the light of the world;
he who follows me will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life."
Life changes.
Christ doesn't.
Find your True North.
Journey together.
About CYA Mini Conference
Grow
Meet amazing speakers from religious to lay industry leaders on topics relatable to young adults. Join us in engaging talks, panel discussion, and direct Q&A.
Heal
Get ready to open your heart and let Christ heal you in the deepest places through guided meditation, Adoration, and Confession.
Worship
Sing your heart out to Him with our praise & worship band. We will close the day with the peak: receiving Christ in the Eucharist.
The conference for all young adults. We always strive to provide an affordable conference for the community while maintaining the high quality.
Faith, wisdom and insights for all.
Rev. Mark Morley
Hamilton Diocese Ex-Vocation Director
Sr. Maria Immaculata
SOLI Sister
Our Speakers & Panelists
Fr. Edmund Lo
Jesuit Vocation Director in Canada
Fr. Adam Zettel
Legionaries of Christ
Patrick Brophy
Secondary Principal at
Halton Catholic District School Board
Sr. Maria Filotea
Servants of the Lord & the Virgin of Matará
Closing Mass Presider
Bishop Wayne Lobsinger
Hamilton Diocese
Eric Van den Berghe
Financial Director at Victaulic
Agenda
09:30
Opening & Praise and Worship
10:00
Talk 1: How to Hear God's Voice
How do I discern God's voice over my own or the evil one's?
Does God have a plan for me?
Talk 2: Waiting in Hope
How to find hope when nothing seems to be happening?How do I wait well in uncertain times?
Panel: AI, Ethics, and the Human Person
Join expert panelists from various religious orders and industries on:
Safeguarding the human person in the age of AI &
navigating ethical pressure at work
Networking and Group Activity
Talk 4: Healing & Wholeness in Christ
Ice Breaker & Game
Lunch Break (Meal Included)
Connect with fellow Catholic young adults, find your community and have in-depth discussions of faith in the present day
Diving deeper into a compassionate talk on accepting, loving, and letting ourselves be transformed in Christ, with guided meditation
Adoration, Praise & Worship, Confessions
Closing Mass with Bishop
11:15
12:00
13:15
14:15
15:00
16:00
17:00
* Coffee & snacks break before each session — also check out the booths!
10:45
18:00
Pizza Socials & Booth Visits
Get your tickets now!
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at St. Raphael's Parish, Burlington
4072 New St, Burlington, ON
Normal price: $25
Early bird: $15*
*For early-bird pricing, apply promo code CYAC26EARLY when you check out.
Promo ends Aug 16, 2026.