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Bay

Catholic

Young Adult Ministry

Encounter

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Belong

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Grow

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Encounter ✶ Belong ✶ Grow ✶ Send ✶

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    Upcoming Events

    Check out our full calendar with all of the amazing events we have coming up!

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  • Young Adult Groups

    Get plugged in with one of our many young adult groups spread throughout the Diocese of Saginaw!

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  • Campus Ministries

    Get connected with young adult groups on local college campuses in the Saginaw Diocese!

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    About Bay Catholic

    Learn more about who we are and our mission here in the Diocese of Saginaw.

    About Our Mission

Upcoming Event

World Youth Day

August 1-9, 2027 - Seoul, South Korea

Join one million young Catholics on pilgrimage along with Pope Leo XIV, the first ever American Pope.

Young adults, parish leaders, and 16+ high school juniors and seniors with a parent are invited.

Cost: $4699 ($500 deposit due on February 15th)

  • Includes: Airfare, 4-star Hotel Lodging, daily breakfast, WYD event meals, transportation, WYD fee

Installments of $1049.50 due on:

  • April 15th, 2026

  • August 15th, 2026

  • December 15th, 2026

  • April 15th, 2027

Pilgrims and parish are encouraged to fundraise. The Diocese will also work towards fundraising to offset costs.

Learn More & Register Here

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Let us personally connect you with a ministry and someone to walk with you.

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Bay Catholic is a ministry of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan.

We exist to help young adults encounter Jesus, belong in community, grow as disciples, and respond to the call to transform the world.