The Catholic Church in southern Wisconsin is full of life – and young adults are right at the heart of it. Whether you're in your 20s or 30s, just starting your career, pursuing a vocation, or simply searching for something deeper, you’ll find opportunities here to grow in faith, build meaningful friendships, and connect with others walking a similar path.
Across the Diocese, young adult ministries offer a variety of ways to get involved. You can join monthly gatherings like Cor ad Cor or Venite Adoremus for prayer and fellowship, take part in service projects through St. Vincent de Paul, meet new friends through sports leagues, or wind down with community and conversation at Saints and Spirits.
This page also includes links to upcoming retreats and a directory of ministry contacts to help you get plugged into a local group near you. Whether you're new to the area or ready to dive back in, we’re glad you’re here – and there’s a place for you in this growing community.
Throughout the Diocese, there are a number of regularly occurring events for Young Adults:
Cor ad Cor
1st Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Madison
The first Friday of each month, join us for an hour of Adoration at 7:00 PM at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Confessions will also be available. Following Adoration, all young adults are invited for a social on the rectory lawn.
Venite Adoramus
2nd Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Join us on the second Friday of each month at a local Catholic parish for Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and fellowship with other local 20-30-somethings. Stay tuned for monthly event postings with more specific details on the locations/venue of Venite Adoremus each month. Events are posted on the Diocese of Madison Young Adult Facebook Page. Facebook Page
St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult Service
Young adults in the Diocese are invited to engage with St. Vincent de Paul to give generously of themselves for their neighbors in need. Facebook PageEmail
4th Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (No December meeting)
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, Sun Prairie
The evening includes listening to and discussing a section of a Catholic podcast or other media and refreshments inspired by the book "Drinking With the Saints." Email