CONVERGE! 2026
An Annual Gathering of Teens and Young Adults
Sponsored by the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites TEENS (7th grade through high school) and YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18–39, single or married) to come and celebrate THE GIFT OF YOUNG PEOPLE in the Church.
Theme: “I HAVE CALLED YOU FRIENDS.” — John 15:15
When?
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Where?
Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church
104 Shaffer Street
Sykesville, PA 15865
Schedule (subject to change):
10:00 AM – Arrival and Confessions offered
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Metropolitan William C. Skurla
After the Divine Liturgy:
• Registration, Lunch & Fellowship
• Keynote Address – Dr. Alexander Harb (Melkite Catholic from Alabama)
• Separate activities and interactive sessions for teens and young adults
• Q&A with Archbishop William
• Conclusion and closing prayer (estimated end time: 4:00 PM)
With this event we hope to:
• Celebrate and reflect on the gift of young people in the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
• Connect youth and young adults with one another and with their Church by meeting their Archbishop and priests
• Provide young people with a joyful experience of being together in Christ
• And more 😊
The sign-up form will be available soon. Registration deadline: April 1, 2026. Registration fee: $5.00
Payment Instructions:
- Payments can be submitted online at the end of the registration form.
- Or by mailing a check
Please make checks payable to “METROPOLITAN ARCHDIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH” and mail to: METROPOLITAN ARCHDIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, 66 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Registration link:
https://form.jotform.com/260565068307055
If you have any questions, please email us at: youth@archpitt.org
We look forward to seeing you!
