Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry exists to support parishes in their mission to evangelize, accompany, and serve the young people entrusted to their care. We seek to equip parish leaders, clergy, ministers, and volunteers with the formation, resources, relationships, and support they need to help young people encounter Jesus Christ, grow as disciples, and find their place in the life and mission of the Church.

Youth Ministry

Our office supports parishes in their ministry to young people through age 18, with a particular focus on equipping and accompanying youth ministers, volunteers, and others who serve youth. We provide formation, resources, support, and opportunities for collaboration to strengthen parish youth ministry throughout the Archdiocese.

Young Adult Ministry

Our office supports parishes and ministry leaders in their efforts to evangelize, accompany, and serve young adults ages 21–35. We provide formation, resources, and opportunities for connection that help strengthen young adult ministry and encourage young adults to encounter Christ, deepen their faith, and participate more fully in the life and mission of the Church.

Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry also falls under the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. For information about Catholic campus ministry at individual colleges and universities, I think it would be best for now to direct people to the respective campus ministry websites rather than listing individual staff contacts.

Mariana Pimiento

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
[email protected]

Catherine Cavanagh

Assistant Director, Young Adult Ministry
[email protected]

Francesca Battista

Assistant Director, Youth Ministry
[email protected]

Valerie Favret

Administrative Assistant
[email protected]

American University

Father Ivan Pertine, Chaplain
[email protected]

aucatholicdc.org

Alyssa Dunbaugh, Campus Minister for American University
[email protected]

Gallaudet University

Father Patrick M. Mullan, Chaplain
[email protected]

Mary O’Meara, Campus Minister
[email protected]

Gallaudet Catholic Campus Ministry

George Washington University

Father James Glasgow, Chaplain

Rae Grabowski, Campus Minister
[email protected]

gwcatholic.com

Howard University

Father Ebuka Mbanude, Chaplain
[email protected]

Ali Mumbach, Campus Minister Assistant
[email protected]

gs.howard.edu/graduate-life/spiritual-life-howard

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Father Pat Agustin, Chaplain
[email protected]

MaryRose Depperschmidt, Campus Minister
[email protected]

catholicseahawks.org

University of Maryland

Sean Fahey, Campus Minister
[email protected]

catholicterps.org

Questions? Email our Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at [email protected].