Events for Youth

Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC)

November 21, 2026

Join Bishop Douglas Lucia for this day of games, talks, Mass and Adoration, with youth from across the diocese!

Open to youth in grades 7-12 

Group Leader Registration Link

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Good Friday stations of the cross

March 26, 2027
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse NY

Join Bishop Lucia for a powerful evening of prayer and reflection as we walk the Stations of the Cross together on Good Friday. This special service, designed for youth, families, and young adults, is an opportunity to enter more deeply into Christ’s passion and prepare our hearts for Easter. Following Stations of the Cross, there will be an opportunity to venerate a relic of the True Cross.

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middle school pilgrimage

June 19, 2027
Niagara Falls, NY

Join us for a day full of fun and prayer! The day starts with a trip to Niagara Falls, then a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, and finally games and food at Lasertron! 

This trip is open to youth in grades 6-8.

Check out last year's ​highlight video​! 

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steubenville youth conference  

July 9-11, 2027
Steubenville, OH

High school youth are invited to experience a weekend full of spiritual renewal and enrichment at the Steubenville Conference.  

Check out last year's highlight video!

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totus tuus

July, 2027
Parishes across the Diocese of Syracuse

Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, discipleship, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship.

Hosting parishes across the diocese offer a day program for ​grades 1-6 from Monday to Friday, and an evening program for grades 7-12 from Sunday to Thursday.

Week 1 - July 5-9, 2027
Week 2 - July 12-16, 2027
Week 3 - July 19-23, 2027
Week 4 - July 26-30, 2027

For more information about the program, missionaries, and parishes, visit the Totus Tuus page.

Check out Totus Tuus 2026 interview with the Catholic Conversations Podcast and last year's behind the scenes.

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