NCYC 2022 - Lineup
YOUR HOSTS
FR. AGUSTINO TORRES, CFR
Father Agustino Torres, CFR, is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in the Bronx, New York. He is the founder of Corazon Puro, an organization dedicated to forming youth. He hosts the EWTN television shows Icons and Clic con Corazon Puro in Spanish. Father Agustino was one of the friars who founded Catholic Underground, an apostolate of the Friars of the Renewal, and the Casa Guadalupe (women) and JPII (men) houses of discernment.
CHIKA ANYANWU
Chika Anyanwu is a Catholic evangelist, youth & young adult minister, the author of “My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer”. Chika is a part of a beautiful Nigerian family, loves her coffee black, and desires sainthood for herself and you! You can learn more about Chika, purchase her book, and leave a prayer request on her website: www.chika.church
FEATURED ARTIST
Joe Melendrez, DJ Staels, and Hannah Schaefer, and crew
Joe Melendrez is one of America’s most exciting Catholic performers. He is a natural MC, a dynamic musical performer, an inspiring speaker, and an expert retreat leader.
At age fifteen, Joe was featured on MTV and developed a love for performing. Later that year, on a Teen A.C.T.S. Retreat, Joe encountered the awesome love of God. It was then that he decided to dedicate his life to sharing the Good News.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Sister Josephine is a native Texan, raised baptist in Houston Texas. Jesus called her to religious life in 2011 and in 2020 Sister made her final vows as a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth. She ministers as a licensed mental health counselor, and also serves on the community vocations team and as a national speaker.
Jessica Cox
You might have heard of Jessica -- she's well known for becoming the first armless pilot in aviation history. She's earned a Guinness World Record for her achievements. She's described as "a speaker you will never forget." Her mission is to show audiences around the globe how to inspire enthusiasm and build authentic confidence.
Mike Patin
Starting out as a high school teacher and coach, Mike has been in the youth ministry field since 1984, and has been a full-time speaker for nearly 20 years. Mike's mission is to affirm God's goodness and presence among us while simultaneously investing in others. His approach uses energy, humor and stories to engage those to whom he's speaking.
YOUR HOUSE BAND
Ben Cortez, Dana Catherine, and Thomas Muglia join us from OCP, the leading Catholic music publishing company.
Ben Cortez
Benjamin Cortez is a multi-instrumental musician whose diverse musical sensibilities and soulful, high-energy performances reflect the eclectic cultural landscape of his hometown: Phoenix, Arizona.
Thomas Muglia
Thomas Muglia is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Tempe, Arizona, inspired by the story of humanity, God’s redemption, and the ability to create new things.
Dana Catherine
Dana Catherine is a nationally known Catholic singer-songwriter, speaker, and emcee hailing from Nashville, TN. Known for her soulful voice, captivating melodies, and authentic and joyful witness to the goodness of God, she travels through the US sharing her songs and stories in hopes of inspiring each soul she encounters to dive deeper into trust and surrender to the Lord.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
It’s Your Church! Make Something Happen
– Cecilia Flores & Archbishop Perez
Being Faithful When Friends Are Not
– Josh Blakesley with special guest, Steve Angrisano on Friday
A Catholic Conversation on Gender Identity and Sexuality: How To Accompany
– Project YM
Young People and Social Justice: Taking Leadership to the Next Level
– Next Level Team
Tenx10: Making 10 Million Disciples in 10 Years (Adults)
– Chris Wesley
He Knows What He is About (Bilingual)
– Bishop Joseph Espaillat
New Prescription: Updating Our Spiritual Contact Lenses
– Scott Boyle
Catholic Identity: Church are you Listening? The Pathway to Synodality
– Chris Estrella
Courageous Communion: Racial Justice in the Catholic Tradition
– Marcia Lane McGee & Shannon Wimp Schmidt
Women Leadership in the Church: We Need You!
– Panel
Stepping out on Water: How to Trust in God When World Tells You Not To
– Paul Albert
Hispanic Serving Institutions Research (Adults)
– Dr. Hosffman Ospino
Deepening Your Relationship with Jesus
– Mark Hart
Live Life, and Live Life Abundantly
– Andy and Sarah Swafford
Self-care: The Way of Compassion
– Jesse Manibusan
Ask a Catholic Young Person: A Youth-to-Youth Panel
– National Youth Advisory Council
Transitions: Navigating the Changes that Come Your Way
– Panel
How Adults Can Accompany Youth to be Leaders in Their Parish (Adults)
– Next Level Team
Want to Accompany Youth? Let Them Tell You How! (Adults)
– National Youth Advisory Council
Accompanying Youth to Be Leaders in Our Communities (Adults)
– Dr. JC Montenegro
Being in Solidarity With The Extreme Poor
– Food for the Poor
Follow Up Session for Adults on Gender and Sexuality (Adults)
– Project YM
