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Dear [%first_name | Friends%],
I pray this message finds you well during this sacred season of Lent. In these days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, may our hearts be drawn ever closer to the Lord. During this time of renewal, we continue to share how the Holy Spirit has been at work here at the Archdiocese.
This week, we introduce our new Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, one of several new offices that make up the new Archdiocesan Department of Parish and Diocesan Life. Established by Archbishop Grob in January, this department exists to accompany, support, and enhance the efforts of all the parishes and ministries of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry particularly focuses on spreading the Gospel and bringing the young church closer to Christ by reaching, calling, forming, and sending missionary disciples through the sacramental life of the Church. Know that you can expect the same great offerings from our Youth Evangelization office and Brew City Catholic along with a few new exciting offerings in the near future.
We are excited to begin this new journey with you all! Each month, we will use this newsletter to share updates, opportunities, and resources to help you in the work you do.
In Christ,
Andrew Schueller and the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
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You may have noticed our brand new Archdiocesan Website! Our new site is designed for public consumption and to lead people to parishes and schools within the Archdiocese. With that shift of focus, many of the support materials and resources for parish leaders have been moved to a new site known as The Intranet. You can access the Intranet below.
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As part of this new website, our Brew City Catholic Website has also been re-created on this new platform.
As with most new endeavors, they are still working out some bugs. If you notice something missing or can’t find it, please let one of us know or email:
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Steubenville 2026
We still have some room on the bus to join our Archdiocesan group at Steubenville: Joliet this summer. More information is available on our website.
Love Begins Here
There are still a few spots available for Love Begins Here 2026! Love Begins Here is our local mission trip for parishes to serve those in need across our archdiocese.
- July 07-10: Fox Point/Milwaukee (Middle School Week 3)
- July 12-17: West Bend (High School Week)
Youth Ministry Community
Stay up-to-date on Youth Ministry events, news, and more via our new community on the Called App.
Middle School Camp
We are excited to launch a new Middle School Encounter Event in Fall 2026! Middle School Camp is an overnight retreat with a summer camp flare. Save the Dates of November 7-8, 2026. Space will be limited; more information coming soon.
Host Love Begins Here!
We are starting to plan for LBH 2027. If you have attended Love Begins Here before and are interested in having your parish host a week, please reach out to Andrew today!
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Confirmation Liturgy Guides
We have received updated Confirmation Liturgy Guides from the Office of Worship. All three Bishops will be using the same guide. Please visit the link below for the updated guides.
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2027 Confirmation Dates
It’s time to submit date requests for 2027 Confirmations! Date requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. The final schedule will be share in May 2026.
Parishes with less than 15 Confirmation Candidates are asked to collaborate and join with a neighboring parish for celebration of the Sacrament. Please use the below link to submit your request no later than March 31, 2026.
Questions can be directed to Nancy Kerns, at 414-769-3594 or kernsn@archmil.org.
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BREWING THE FAITH
7pm Broken Bat Brewing | March 3, April 7, May 5
Brewing the Faith is an evening designed to help you connect with other adults in their 20s and 30s. Grab a beer, hear a message, and meet your neighbor. It's that simple! No registration is needed and the first drink is on us. We can't wait to see you there!
YA LEADER GATHERINGS
These gatherings are designed for those who lead young adult ministries. We’d love for you to join us at one of our events this March.
- Brunch: Sunday, March 22nd // 12:30p - 3:00p
Heart House (2975 N Stowell Ave., Milwaukee)
- Dinner: Tuesday, March 24th // 6:00p - 9:00p
Cafe Disco (2704 N Stowell Ave., Milwaukee)
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March 12, 2026 | 9:00am-2:30pm
Cost: $25
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In collaboration with Marquette University, the Lay Initiative is excited to host an Lenten Day of Reflection for pastors and their lay pastoral staff. We are honored to
welcome Fr. Michael Simone, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu as our spiritual
guide for the day.
The cost of the event is $25.00 per person which includes continental breakfast,
lunch, and parking validation.
Even if your pastor is unable to join us, we welcome individual members of
lay pastoral staffs to attend and share in this time of prayer, learning, and
renewal.
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Events & News from the Archdiocese
More Events & News from our Friends
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