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OFFICE OF CATHOLIC YOUTH

IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO

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YOUTH MINISTRY

THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE

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YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

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THE OFFICE OF CATHOLIC YOUTH (OCY) IS FOCUSED ON CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO MINISTER TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PARISH COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO IN ONTARIO, CANADA.

Primary Mission

To assist in the evangelization of young people by providing consulting, training, and resources to start-up and sustain strong youth, campus and young adult ministry at the parish (local) level.

Our vision is to form youth and young adults into Christian leaders who come to know Christ, deepen their relationship with Him, and are transformed into one of His faith-filled disciples - evangelize, gather, catechize, and send forth.

Secondary Mission

To host diocesan events: conferences, camps, retreats, etc., and collaborate with diocesan offices, school boards, lay associations, religious communities etc., that strengthen youth, campus and young adult ministries.

Our area of focus for youth is defined as tweens and teens ages 11 to 17. Our area of focus for young adults is defined as students and young professionals ages 18-35.

Our work is never done

While our office is funded by ShareLife, we can't help but dream about how much more we could be doing! If you would like to assist us in ministering to youth and young adults throughout the Archdiocese, please use the button below. We are very grateful for your support.

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Team

Fr. Frank Portelli

Director

Born and raised in Toronto, Father Frank was ordained in 2009 and served previously at St. Luke's Parish in Thornhill.

Leyna
Jacques-Carr

Administrative Assistant

Since rediscovering the richness of the church with her family, God has shown Leyna the joys of following Him by giving her the opportunity to be part of the OCY and by leading her to her, now, husband.

John MacMullen

Associate Director,
Youth Ministry

John brings an experienced youth ministry background from his many years as Youth Minister at St. Timothy parish in Orangeville.

Eamonn Doyle

Associate Director,
Programs, Technology and Communications

Eamonn is a native of St. Marys, Ontario and formerly worked in the television industry, spending 12 years at a national sports TV network.

Stephanie Benedetti

Associate Director,
Young Adult Ministry

Stephanie grew up participating in OCY events never imagining that God would call her to serve her home parish for 7 years as the parish Youth Minister.

Eliza Trotter

Diocesan Coordinator of Campus Ministries

Eliza holds a Master of Arts in Medieval Studies and she joins OCY after many years working in independent Catholic schools in the GTA.

Chai Bonoan

Coordinator, Programs, Technology and Communications

Chai is an experienced graphic designer who worked previously as a parish youth minister, as well as a Re:Generation missionary.

Mark Misiak

Program and Events Coordinator

Having grown up in a large Catholic family, Mark holds passions for entrepreneurship and helping teens discover God’s love as a Youth Ministry volunteer at his parish.

Become a Volunteer

Giving your time to help inspire young people can be very rewarding.

If you are looking to become involved with youth ministry or young adult ministry on a volunteer basis, please contact us and we can put you in touch with our area contacts. While there are volunteer opportunities from time to time in our office, the majority of opportunities arise in individual parishes.

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Ministry

Youth Ministry

We work with parishes throughout the Archdiocese to support and assist them in their mission of ministering to youth ranging in age from 11 to 18.

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Young Adult Ministry

We work with parishes, campus ministries, and our own growing network of young adult leaders in an ongoing effort of ministering to students and young professionals ages 18-35.

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Young Catholic Missionaries

We recruit and form young adults, creating young Catholic missionaries who go out in the world to evangelize. Our first program, RE:Generation seeks to build a culture of life.

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Andre Tyson

The OCY is instrumental to me being a fruitful youth minister in three ways. First, our Youth Minster meetings give continual formation, growth, best practises and networking. Secondly, coordinating essential large-scale events we could not individually do on our own. And lastly, John Mac is a mentor to me as a Youth Minister and a family man.

Anthony Tamayo

Being part of the OCY Young Adult Ministry in the Eastern Region this past year had been a very beautiful and fruitful experience. Through this ministry I would have never thought of journeying with such authentic and intentional leaders where I was able to grow in my faith and shaping me into the leader I am today.

Maria Torrone

Through the Office of Catholic Youth, we have had re:gen come out to our parish for our retreats over the past four years. Every time they come there is always something so special about their message and how it's received by our students. In our Catholic school it is really important for us to promote chastity among our youth and help them see an alternative to what the society is telling them is the only option.

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All Youth Young Adult YCM Theology on Tap EDGE Camp Steubenville Toronto

Item 4 — Spiritus Via 2019 Kick-off

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Item 7 — Steubenville Toronto 2017

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Item 3 — Theology on Tap West

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Item 1 — Advent Adoration & Social

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Item 2 — Theology on Tap West

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Item 5 — YM Training Day 2013

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Item 6 — Youth Ministers Day 2013

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Youth Ministry Subsidy

We have developed a process for parishes to apply to receive financial support through our Family of Faith Youth Ministry Subsidy.

Subsidy Application Process

UPDATE! Thank you to parishes who have applied for the subsidy. We will continue to accept applications and hold them until our next review period. For application information, please click below.

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After much consideration, @ocytoronto and @vocationsTO have decided to cancel this summer's Totus Tuus camps due to continued uncertainty surrounding #covid19. Top priority is to keep our missionaries and campers safe. Our prayers remain with all of you! #TotusTuusTO #CatholicTO
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03 Jun'20 OCY Admin

Young Adult Mission: Canceled

This year's mission trip for young adults has been canceled. We hope to plan another trip for the summer of 2021.

22 May'20 OCY Admin

Edge Camp: Canceled

EDGE Camp has been cancelled for the summer of 2020. For more information, please email/call your parish Youth Minister directly.

24 Apr'20 OCY Admin

SteubieTO 2020: Canceled

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our 2020 conference has been canceled. Our next conference will be July 9-11, 2021 - please join us!

22 Apr'20 OCY Admin

Totus Tuus 2020: Canceled

After much consideration and discussion with parishes involved, we have decided to cancel this summer's Totus Tuus camps due to the continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.

05 Feb'19 OCY Admin

Youth Ministry Certification

In partnership with Franciscan University of Steubenville, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive youth ministry certificate program.

Upcoming Events

If you would like your event listed on our site, please send us an email with the needed info. For more details on any event listed here, please click on the event title.

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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE

DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING IN

LEARN MORE ABOUT

About

Primary Mission

Secondary Mission

Our work is never done

Team

Director

Administrative Assistant

Associate Director,Youth Ministry

Associate Director,Programs, Technology and Communications

Associate Director,Young Adult Ministry

Diocesan Coordinator of Campus Ministries

Coordinator, Programs, Technology and Communications

Program and Events Coordinator

Become a Volunteer

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Ministry

Youth Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

Young Catholic Missionaries

Andre Tyson

Anthony Tamayo

Maria Torrone

Gallery

Spiritus Via 2019 Kick-off

ToT East: September 2019

Mission Trip 2019

Steubenville Toronto 2019

ToT West: May 2019

Mission Trip 2018

New Year's Eve 2018

Steubenville Toronto 2018

YM Training Day 2017

Steubenville Toronto 2017

Re:Generation: November 2016

Re:Generation: October 2016

EDGE Camp 2016

Steubenville Toronto 2016

Re:Generation: May 2016

Theology on Tap East

Re:Generation: April 2016

Theology on Tap West

Re:Generation

Theology on Tap East

Theology on Tap North

EDGE Camp 2015

Steubenville Toronto 2015

Theology on Tap East

Theology on Tap North

YM Training Day 2015

Theology on Tap East

Adoration and Social

Theology on Tap West

Theology on Tap East

Theology on Tap West

Theology on Tap East

Advent Adoration & Social

Theology on Tap West

Steubenville Toronto 2014

EDGE Camp 2014

YM Training Day 2013

Youth Ministers Day 2013

Youth Ministry Subsidy

Subsidy Application Process

News

Young Adult Mission: Canceled

Edge Camp: Canceled

SteubieTO 2020: Canceled

Totus Tuus 2020: Canceled

Youth Ministry Certification

Upcoming Events

Partners & Programs

Contact

Drop us a message

Contact Info

Associate Director,
Youth Ministry

Associate Director,
Programs, Technology and Communications

Associate Director,
Young Adult Ministry