Echoes East and West: Listen, Teach, Send

Rooted in the pastoral vision of the USCCB Framework for Ministries with Youth and with Young Adults: Listen, Teach, Send, this weekend retreat gathers members of the Eastern and Western Catholic Churches ministering to young people and families for a time of prayer, reflection, and shared mission rooted in Christ. Through keynote talks, the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, communal prayer, and opportunities for fellowship, participants will encounter the beauty of the Church’s diverse traditions while deepening their commitment to Christ’s call for their lives. By actively listening to one another, receiving the wisdom of the Church, and strengthening bonds of community, this retreat seeks to renew participants to be sent forth as joyful witnesses of the Gospel. All those serving in the church’s ministries as youth ministers, young adult ministers, catechists, pastors, family life directors, coaches, campus ministers, scout leaders, and parents are invited to attend.

Who is this conference for?

• Ministers working with Youth & Young Adults
• Campus Ministers
• Catechists
• Priests, seminarians, and religious
• Ministry leaders who seek to engage young people, families, and parents

To read/download the Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults:  ENGLISH | SPANISH

• You do not need to read Listen, Teach, Send in advance to participate in the conference, but it is encouraged

CONFERENCE DETAILS:

DATES: October 23-25, 2026

• Beginning October 23 (on Friday) at 4:30 pm with Welcome & Check-in, followed by the 6:30 pm Divine Liturgy (Maronite) at St. Sharbel Spirituality Center, and Dinner Buffet and Social.
• Continues on October 24 (Saturday) at 9:00 am with Morning Prayer (Ruthenian) and Sessions on Listening and Teaching, with interactive small-group discussions. In the afternoon, visiting St. Anthony’s chapel, followed by dinner and bowling.
• October 25 (Sunday) at 9:00 am: Session on Sending, and the conference concludes with the Divine Liturgy (Maronite) at 11:00 am.

For the full CONFERENCE SCHEDULE, click here 

LOCATION:

Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church, PITTSBURGH, PA

1000 Tropical Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

CONFERENCE FEE:

$50 per person

• Includes materials, snacks, meals (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner), a tour of St. Anthony’s Chapel, and bowling

Payment Instructions:

• Payments can be submitted online at the end of the registration form.

Recommended Hotels (for out-of-town attendees):

• Comfort Inn and Suites Pittsburgh South – website
• Days Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh – website
• Holiday Inn Express and Suites Pittsburgh West – website
• Hampton Inn Pittsburgh/Greentree – website

To REGISTER, please fill in the form below. The registration deadline: October 14, 2026