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Check out last year's DYC below...
Thank you for joining us at DYC 2021!
Relive DYC "The Search": -
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Congratulations to Benjamin for winning the PS5 at our
virtual DYC 2021 "The Search"!
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What is DYC?
The Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) is our yearly gathering for the youth of the Diocese of Trenton. It is an opportunity for teens in grades 8-12 to encounter Jesus through the joyful celebration of our Catholic Faith, dynamic presentations, and the opportunity to connect with other young Catholics beyond their parish or school.
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DYC 2021 speaker is Chris Padgett!
“In the Easter of 1999, I entered the Roman Catholic Church, which has been one of the most amazing adventures of my life. Many stereotypes and preconceived notions had to be modified for me to make such a transition, but the longer I searched, the more convinced I became. I have also been blessed with the most amazing wife. Linda and I met in high school and have been in love ever since. With nine children, tons of memories, and prayerfully many years before us to grow in this vocation, I am graced to spend this time with my best friend. Touring around the country is cool, but having the stability of my family at home has been the backbone of this apostolate. In January of 2006, I took a comprehensive exam and graduated that May with my M.A in theology from Franciscan University. This was a major achievement for me, especially with all of the travel and responsibilities at home. This educational journey continues, and I have begun doctoral work at the International Marian Research Institute in Dayton, Ohio.I hope to have my STL/STD (doctorate in Sacred Theology) shortly. I am grateful for everyone who has kept us in prayer and supported our journey. As for what is to come, I am open to whatever, wherever, and whenever. Whatever He wants that is what I want, wherever He desires me to be, that is where I wish to be, and whenever He chooses for it to happen, that is when I wish it to happen as well. If our paths cross, it is my prayer that you aren’t entertained as much as drawn into a deeper intimacy with Jesus. I am entrusting this ministry to Mary’s intercession. I figure if she can bring us closer to her Son, then she will certainly take me to the places I need to be at, in order to share Christ’s love. I pray you realize that Mary is pouring the graces of her Son upon you even now."
Learn more about Chris at www.chrispadgett.com
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Check out 2020's DYC and continue the inspiration....
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