Join us for a high-energy gathering of young people brought together to celebrate the gifts of youth and the Catholic faith. The Eucharist is the focus of this celebration with our theme stemming from the readings of the day. Youth Day exists to inspire and evangelize youth . . . to celebrate and send them forth on their faith journey.
Emcee - Jesse Manibusan
Jesse is a 52nd Degree, High Octane Evangelizer, Undercover Catechist, and Catholic Ninja, utilizing the power of music, spoken word, storytelling, skits, humor, reflection and prayer in the work of Evangelization and Catechesis.
Keynote Speaker - Fr. David Muñoz, O.M.I.
Fr. David Muñoz, OMI serves as the Parchial Vicar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Laredo, TX, and is the chair of the Diocesan Liturgical Committee for the Diocese of Laredo as well as the Master of Ceremonies for Bishop James Anthony Tamayo. While studying in Rome he did pastoral work at the Centro San Lorenzo, the Vatican youth center, ministering to young people from around the world. Fr. David was ordained a Deacon at the Oblate International Scholasticate in Rome in 2009, returned to the United States for a pastoral year at Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos Parish and Shrine in San Antonio, TX, and was ordained a Priest with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 2010.