MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL
YOUTH MINISTERS NETWORK
SUPPORTING YOUTH MINISTERS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE
2026 DETAILS
Cost for membership: $50
Non-members are welcome to come once and check us out; if they’d like to return we ask they become members.
Schedule: First Thursday of the Month
9:00 am: Optional Parish Mass
9:30 am: Gathering and Hospitality in the Youth Room
9:45 am: Prayer, Networking and Announcements
10:30 am: Professional Development
12:15 pm: Sponsor Spotlight
12:30 pm: Lunch
Location: Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DYMN 25-26 Schedule:
– October 2nd: John O Sullivan – Peer Ministry and Adult Team
– November 6th: Annie Grandell – Building your Ministry
– December 4th: Lori Hinker – State of Mental Health in youth today
– January 8th: New Year Retreat at Dunrovin in Stillwater, MN: 9am – 3pm
– February 5th: Tony Ducklow – Topic TBD
– March 5th: Ginny Olson – Drowning in details.
– April 2nd: Lori Hinker – relevant today
– May 1st: TBD
– June 5th YMN Picnic
WHO WE ARE
The Youth Ministers’ Network is an association of employed and volunteer youth ministers called to serve the needs of youth ministry in the parishes and communities of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. YMN provides a forum for the ongoing formation of youth ministers and the development of the field of Catholic youth ministry.
MISSION
YMN seeks to acknowledge God’s presence in ourselves and those we serve. We commit ourselves to listen to and voice the needs of youth ministers at the parish, archdiocesan, and national levels. We encourage dialogue and discussion with agencies, parishes, and people involved in ministry with young people.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The membership of the Youth Ministers’ Network is open to any employed or volunteer ministers in a multitude of settings. This includes, but is not limited to, parish youth directors, jr/sr high faith formation leaders, campus ministers, agency personnel, and all who serve the needs of youth and youth ministry. Paid membership allows those attending Network meetings to participate in YMN committees, decision-making and meals.
MEMBERSHIP
YMN seeks to acknowledge God’s presence in ourselves and those we serve. We commit ourselves to listen to and voice the needs of youth ministers at the parish, archdiocesan, and national levels. We encourage dialogue and discussion with agencies, parishes, and people involved in ministry with young people
Leadership Team
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