Join RCYA

Rooted in Christ. Connected in Rochester.

Find your Catholic community in Rochester.

Prayer, friendship, formation, and service for young adults across Rochester’s Catholic parishes.

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An initiative supported by Rochester’s Catholic parishes.

The 1934 Divine Mercy painting by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, depicting Jesus blessing with red and pale rays extending from his heart

Divine Mercy, Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, 1934 · Public domain ↗

What’s happening next

Choose one gathering and take the next step.

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  1. Formation Virtues Study6:15 PM · St. James Coffee, 4156 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA View details Add to calendar ↗
  2. Fellowship Game Night5:30 PM · Youth Center, 41st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA View details Add to calendar ↗
  3. Prayer Men's Holy Hour at Pax Christi4:00 PM · Pax Christi Church, 4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA View details Add to calendar ↗

You are welcome to come alone.

Find friendship and Catholic community with other young adults in Rochester. You do not need a membership or an introduction to attend a public gathering.

What should I expect?
  1. Choose

    Pick an event that sounds comfortable.

    Prayer, formation, service, and social gatherings all offer different ways in.

  2. Arrive

    Know where you are going.

    Check the event’s location and attendance details. If you need help finding the entrance or meeting someone, ask the volunteer team before you go.

  3. Connect

    Stay in the loop afterward.

    Use GroupMe for everyday conversation or the newsletter for an organized summary.

Four ways to grow together.

Pray

Mass, Adoration, prayer nights, and the sacramental life.

Learn

Bible studies, speakers, discussions, and Catholic formation.

Belong

Meals, outdoor activities, social gatherings, and authentic friendship.

Serve

Opportunities to serve Rochester, local parishes, and neighbors in need.

Six parishes. One shared community.

RCYA brings young adults together across parish boundaries. Discover the Catholic communities that support life throughout Rochester.

Explore Catholic Rochester
  1. Resurrection
  2. Pax Christi
  3. Co-Cathedral of St. John
  4. St. Francis of Assisi
  5. Holy Spirit
  6. St. Pius X

Community updates

Notes and invitations from Rochester Catholic Young Adults.

  1. All Saints Celebration

    Hello, friends, Peace be with you. 🎉 Join us for our All Saints Celebration on November 1. 🎉 We are preparing for a joyful celebration of the saints and our Catholic faith as a parish family. We will welcome Bishop Barron...

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  2. July: events

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  3. Week of May 17th

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Stay connected between gatherings.

Daily community

Join the GroupMe

Conversation, informal invitations, last-minute details, and everyday community.

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An organized summary of upcoming events and important announcements.

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