EPISTREPHO 2026

Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Cost
$20 (Discount for 10+ Participants: $15/person)

EPISTREPHO is a Ministry Convocation for Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leaders. It will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Sac Newman Center in Sacramento. Mass will be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Rey Bersabal and a special presentation given by guest speaker Marilyn Santos from the USCCB. Our topic for this year is:

Accompaniment, Belonging, And Mission: Effective Ministry With Youth And Young Adults
Together we will explore the essential foundations of meaningful ministry with today’s youth and young adults. Rooted in the principles of authentic accompaniment, fostering a deep sense of belonging, and forming missionary disciples, it offers practical insights and pastoral strategies to help parishes and leaders engage, empower, and walk with young people in a rapidly changing world.

Cost is $20 per person (lunch included). 
There is a discount of $15/person for parish groups with 10 or more participants.