Where? Steubenville’s Main Campus at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio
When? Departing from the Westphalia Hall at 9:30 AM on Friday, July 17, and returning to Westphalia on the evening of Sunday, July 19, around 7:00 PM. Attendees (and their parents) are encouraged to go to the 8:15 AM Mass on July 17 before we depart.
How? We will be taking a charter bus.
Who? The conference is open to anyone in 8th through 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year. Seniors graduating this year (2026) are highly encouraged to attend as well.
Cost? The final cost per student has not yet been set in stone, due to ongoing registrations and the final number of attendees still unknown. An update will be sent out in the coming weeks to all the attendees regarding the final amount owed once it is solidified. Payment is not expected until AFTER our fundraising efforts and parishioner donations (there will be envelopes available in the church later this spring and summer for any parishioners who would like to donate) are completed. These will obviously lower the total cost each student owes.
Fundraising? We will be having our annual sausage sale in the St. Mary’s Cafeteria on a to-be-announced date this summer, with the Steubenville attendees encouraged to work it to receive some of the fundraising benefits. More information will be sent out (including a sign-up sheet for the students) in the coming months. Donation envelopes will also be available in the church for any parishioners looking to donate to specific students attending the trip.
Chaperones: We usually select chaperones from among those who are already working with our teens in some faith-related capacity (at The Well or in another of our other youth ministry programs). Situations often arise where some of our teens are impacted by the Holy Spirit and need spiritual counsel, prayer or faith-related questions answered. This is why it helps tremendously if our chaperones are already familiar with our teens.
Questions?: Please contact Austin Fox at afox@stmarychurch.net.
