Youth Office Contact
Director of Youth Ministry
Maureen Quinn
573-635-9127, ext. 233
Assistant Director of Catechetical Formation
Mary Madelyn Mertes
573-635-9127, ext. 228
Administrative Assistant
Abby Thompson
573-635-9127, ext. 237
Moderator of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry
Fr. Joseph Luzindana
660-665-2466
Alphonse J. Schwartze
Memorial Catholic Center
2207 West Main St
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914
August 22-23, 2025
So often in ministry we are caught up in teaching the faith to others that we struggle to find time to renew ourselves. Step into the 2025-2026 school year reinvigorated after our August retreat!
New DREYM Day
August 22
Shelbina, MO
Friday August 22:
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Lunch provided
Cost: There is no cost for the new DREYM day.
All new parish religious education and youth ministry staff are invited to our New DREYM day. Come meet our office staff and learn what resources are available to you from the diocese. Topics will include safe environment policies, program support, resources from the diocese, and more!
Ministry Retreat
August 22-23
Shelbina, MO
Friday, August 22:
- Begins at 5:00 pm
- Mass, dinner, Holy Hour
Saturday, August 23:
- 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Day of reflection
- Breakfast & lunch provided
Cost:
- $40 for both day, includes 3 meals and overnight lodging
- $20 for an individual day