Office of Catholic Youth, Archdiocese of Toronto

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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. Joshua Roldan

Director

Father Joshua was ordained in 2013 and served previously at Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish in Bradford.

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.

Eliza Trotter

Associate Director of Diocesan 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.

Sarah Rodrigues

Associate Director,
Young Adult Ministry
(On Maternity Leave)

Sarah was born and raised in Toronto. She has served as a Youth/Young Adult Minister for 6 years at St. Pius X, St. Timothy and Nativity of our Lord Church.

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.

Alessandra Bondoc

Office Administrator

Alessandra grew up as an active member of her church. Prior to joining OCY, she worked in retail and as an administrative assistant.

Courtney Hennessy

Event and Program Coordinator

Courtney had the joy of previously serving as the Youth Minister at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Etobicoke for 6 years, prior to joining the OCY team.

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.

Youth Ministry Info

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.

Young Adult Info

OCY Missionaries

We recruit and form young adults, creating young Catholic missionaries who go out in the world to evangelize. Our mission is connecting hearts one soul at a time.

OCY Missionaries Info

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.

Gallery

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

Spiritus Via 2019 Kick-off — Renew Toronto 2019

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EDGE Camp 2019

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ToT East: September 2019

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Mission Trip 2019

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Steubenville Toronto 2019

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ToT West: May 2019

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Mission Trip 2018

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New Year's Eve 2018

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Steubenville Toronto 2018

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YM Training Day 2017

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Steubenville Toronto 2017

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Re:Generation: November 2016

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Re:Generation: October 2016

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EDGE Camp 2016

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Steubenville Toronto 2016

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Re:Generation: May 2016

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Theology on Tap East

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Re:Generation: April 2016

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Theology on Tap West

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Re:Generation Smiles — Re:Generation

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Theology on Tap East Patrick — Theology on Tap East

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Theology on Tap North Fr Paul — Theology on Tap North

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EDGE Camp 2015

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Steubenville Toronto 2015

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Theology on Tap East David — Theology on Tap East

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Theology on Tap North Three — Theology on Tap North

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YM Training Day 2015

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Theology on Tap East Crowd — Theology on Tap East

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Adoration and Social

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Theology on Tap West Listening — Theology on Tap West

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Theology on Tap East Group Smiles — Theology on Tap East

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Theology on Tap West Table 6 — Theology on Tap West

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Theology on Tap East Couple — Theology on Tap East

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Advent Adoration & Social

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Theology on Tap West LArge Group — Theology on Tap West

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Steubenville Toronto 2014

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EDGE Camp 2014

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YM Training Day 2013

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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

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.

Subsidy Info

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25 Aug'22 OCY Admin

Renew Toronto

Be sure to check out the details - registration opens August 31 and remains open until October 19.

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01 Feb'22 OCY Admin

Totus Tuus

We are currently looking for parishes to host a week of camp and are also on the lookout for great young adults to serve as Missionaries for the summer. Check it out!

Totus Tuus

01 Feb'22 OCY Admin

Edge Camp

We're gearing up for 2022! Read about the precautions we are taking to make sure all participants have a safe and fun camp experience.

Covid-19 Update

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.

Certificate

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.

The Source

Sept 22 @ 7pm Place: St. Peter's Church

Renew Toronto

Nov 5 @ 9am Place: Canada Christian College

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Contact Info

830 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5R 3G1
416-599-7676
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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

Associate Director,Youth Ministry

Associate Director,Programs, Technology and Communications

Associate Director of Diocesan Campus Ministries

Associate Director,Young Adult Ministry (On Maternity Leave)

Coordinator, Programs, Technology and Communications

Office Administrator

Event and Program Coordinator

Become a Volunteer

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Ministry

Youth Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

OCY Missionaries

Andre Tyson

Anthony Tamayo

Maria Torrone

Gallery

Renew Toronto 2019

EDGE Camp 2019

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

Renew Toronto

Totus Tuus

Edge Camp

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
(On Maternity Leave)