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Dear Friends,
I’ll keep this month’s introduction brief, as we are wrapping up the final week of Love Begins Here. As I reflect on the summer, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible witness of our young people and everyone who made these mission weeks possible.
This summer, hundreds of middle and high school students stepped out of their comfort zones to serve their neighbors, deepen their relationship with Christ, and discover the joy of doing small things with great love. In doing so, they became living examples of our Archdiocesan vision—helping others come to know Christ, promoting the dignity of every person they encountered, and playing a small but meaningful role in transforming our communities.
A heartfelt thank you to our host parishes, parish group leaders, worksites, families, volunteers, and missionaries whose generosity made this ministry possible. Together, our 120 missionaries completed more than 1,640 hours of service this summer, and I know those numbers only begin to tell the story of the lives that were touched.
I look forward to sharing more of those stories in the months ahead. If you're interested in bringing your parish to Love Begins Here next summer, we'll be announcing our 2027 schedule at the Catechetical Conference in August. We hope you'll be part of what God is continuing to do through this ministry.
God Bless,
Andrew Schueller
Director, Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries. |
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Host Love Begins Here!
We are still looking for a few host parishes for LBH 2027. If you have attended Love Begins Here before and are interested in having your parish host a week, please reach out to Andrew today! |
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Middle School Camp is where faith meets adventure
**CAMP IS SOLD OUT! - Join the Waitlist**
This unforgettable overnight retreat combines the fun of summer camp with powerful encounters with Christ. Middle schoolers will enjoy team-building games, a parish vs. parish showdown, inspiring witness talks, praise & worship, Adoration, and Mass—all designed to grow faith, build friendships, and create lasting memories. Get ready to compete, connect, and encounter Christ in a whole new way! |
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2026 Catechetical Conference
Back to the Well: Rediscovering Our Call to Serve
August 20-22, 2026
Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center |
The Catechetical Conference is an opportunity to step away from the demands of ministry, be renewed in Christ, and connect with fellow catechetical leaders from across the Archdiocese.
Thursday and Friday are designed especially for Parish Catechetical Leaders.
- Thursday includes a choice of three formation tracks: a Welcome Day for New Leaders, Working Genius, or Forming Disciples with the 10:10 Challenge. Participants will also enjoy time for prayer, networking, and practical ministry formation.
- Friday includes Mass with Archbishop Grob, a keynote by Kately Javier, workshops, mini-sessions, and exhibitors. Topics include catechesis in the digital age, active learning for sacrament preparation, prayer for busy leaders, family catechesis, and healthy conflict resolution.
Saturday is designed for catechists, volunteer core team members, and parish volunteers serving adults, youth, and children. The day includes keynote speakers, workshop tracks in English and Spanish, and Mass with Bishop Schuerman. |
Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity to recognize and thank catechists for their ministry of sharing the faith and forming disciples. This year's theme, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to bring good news to the poor” (Lk 4:18), reminds us of Christ’s mission and our call to proclaim the Gospel through word and witness. As you begin planning for the fall, consider how your parish will recognize and commission catechists. The USCCB offers certificates, prayer cards, posters, and other resources to support your celebration. |
Youth Ministry Community
Stay up-to-date on Youth Ministry events, news, and more outside of our monthly newsletters via our new community on the Called App. This is completely FREE for you to join, courtesy of Newman Ministries! |
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Don’t Let Your Students Navigate Their College Journey Alone!
Help your graduating seniors join a vibrant campus ministry where their Catholic faith can flourish and lifelong friendships take root. Newman Connection helps students connect to the Catholic Community at their campus. Share the below link and/or include these bulletin ads. |
Brew City Catholic's Summer Schedule
Help promote opportunities for your young adults to find community this summer.
Brewing the Faith Summer Socials
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grab a drink and meet your neighbor
Meet and mingle with other young adults in the area. No talk during the summer, but your first drink is still on us!
- July 23 | Elm Grove Village Park Beer Garden, Elm Grove WI
- Aug 13 | Estabrook Park Beer Garden Milwaukee WI
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Sept 12 | Kickball Classic Tournament
Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center Field
8:40 AM - 4:00 PM (All Day Event)
Form a parish team and build up some Catholic parish Church pride/community in a fun and minorly athletic environment. |
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World Youth Day
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee, will bring young adults (18-39) to World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea in 2027. Connect your young adults to this pilgrimage through our general interest form, and we will forward them information as our itinerary becomes public in the next few weeks. We have 20 spots saved for our young adults that are desiring to encounter Jesus through his global Church on this pilgrimage. |
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Connect with Brew City Catholic
We have created additional promotional resources—including bulletin announcements, social media graphics, and other materials—to help connect young adults with Brew City Catholic this summer. We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing these opportunities and inviting young adults to get involved. |
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Events & News from the Archdiocese
- Called and Gifted | May-August | Invite your leaders to discern their gifts for the mission at one of our 4 upcoming workshops.
- Pallium Lecture | September 9th | Annual event hosted by Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob, designed to foster conversation and engage the broader culture through the Catholic intellectual tradition. This year we will welcome Stephen P. White, executive director of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington D.C.
- Free Adaptive Sacramental Kits and Remote Preparation. Click the link to email Anh Clausen for info.
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More Events & News from our Friends
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Position Changes: if your parish has changes to your catechetical staff (DREs, YMs, Young Adult Lead, Adult Formation, etc.), please let us know! We want to make sure they get added to the correct email lists, and we often only know if you tell us.
Know someone who should be getting these emails? Click the link below and fill out the form and we'll add you to our list! |
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