Dear Friends,
As the ministry year gets into full swing, our attention can quickly turn to everything that needs to get done—the programs to run, volunteers we still need to recruit, events to plan, emails to answer, calendars to manage, and problems to solve.

But this Sunday, St. Paul reminds us of the posture at the heart of Christian ministry:
"Humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others.” (Phil 2:3–4, NAB)

Paul then points us to Jesus, who “emptied himself” and “humbled himself" out of love for us.

That is the model for our ministry, too. We are called to make room for the teen, young adult, parent, or colleague in front of us—to listen, to accompany, to be attentive to what they need, and ultimately to help them encounter Christ.

In the busyness of this new ministry year, perhaps our prayer can be simple: Jesus, help me empty myself so that those I serve might encounter more of You.

Please know of our prayers for you and your ministry. As you accompany the young people entrusted to your care, know that our team is here to accompany you, too—whether as a resource, a partner, or simply someone to share a cup of coffee and conversation with along the way. 

God Bless,

Andrew Schueller

Director, Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Don’t delay—both Middle School Mission Weeks are already nearing capacity! Submit your parish request by September 30 to have the best opportunity to bring your group to LBH this summer. 

Archdiocese together for a day of faith, fun, music, prayer, conversation, and Mass. It’s an opportunity for young people to build friendships, grow in their faith, and discover how God is calling each of them to greatness.

Parish leaders: Please help spread the word and encourage families to register soon. All youth must be accompanied by registered adult chaperones who meet Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements. Advance registration is required for both youth and chaperones; walk-in registration will not be available.

Download the bulletin ad and share the registration link with your families and community! Questions? Contact María Prado at 414-769-3398 or pradom@archmil.org. 

Important: By requesting tickets, your parish is committing to purchase that number of non-refundable tickets through the Archdiocese.
More information about pricing, registration, and how to request tickets will be shared in October. For now, start talking with your teens and families and save the date! 

Want to introduce your young adults to the Brew City Catholic Missionary Project? Reach out—we'd be happy to plan a parish or community visit! 

Priority registration ends September 30. After that date, the price increases by $200 and remaining spots will be extremely limited. 

Invite Your Young Adults to the Inheritance Conference!

Life in your 20s and 30s can bring big questions about faith, relationships, vocation, career, and where you belong. The Inheritance Conference is an opportunity for young adults to step away, encounter Jesus Christ, and discover more deeply their identity as beloved sons and daughters of God.

We invite you to help the young adults in your parish experience this gathering of Catholics in their 20s and 30s from around the Midwest. Share the conference with your parish, promote it through your communications, and—most importantly—personally invite the young adults you know to attend.

Together, we can help young adults discover that they are not alone, that they have a home in the Church, and that the Father desires to give them an inheritance that is true, good, and beautiful.

All are welcome to join Archbishop Grob at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for a special Mass to celebrate the 800th Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi. 

Archbishop Grob invites parents, grandparents and siblings mourning the loss of a child at any age to a Mass of Hope and Healing. This also includes couples facing infertility, parents facing an adverse prenatal diagnosis, those healing after abortion, and parents on the journey of adoption, hoping to welcome a child into their home. Mass will be celebrated at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 830 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago.

Join us at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology as Dr. Paul Monson presents: "The History of Catholicism in the USA in relation to our 250th Anniversary."  Lunch is provided. Cost is $15 (MAREDA Members are Free).

There are great ministry opportunities throughout the Archdiocese! Take a look or share them with someone who might be a great fit.

Have a new DRE, Youth Minister, Young Adult Leader, Adult Formation Leader, or other catechetical staff member? Let us know! We rely on parishes to help us keep our contact lists current and make sure your leaders receive important updates and resources.