This is the website for the DIOCESE OF GARY pilgrimage to

National Catholic Youth Conference
November 20-23, 2025
Indianapolis, IN

Diocese of Gary parish/school leaders: scroll down to find out how you can register your group.

“It was amazing to see 23,000 people in one arena, worshipping, praying, all together.” ~former Diocese of Gary NCYC participant

“It was life-changing. It was amazing to see the change in our young people in such a short time, (and their) desire to share their faith more openly. They know it’s OK to believe what they believe in and to express that with other people.” ~former Diocese of Gary NCYC adult group leader

The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry announced the dates for NCYC 2023! The National Catholic Youth Conference, or NCYC, will take place on November 20-23, 2025 in Indianapolis and the Diocese of Gary is going!


Click the links below to learn more about how you can take a parish group to NCYC.

 Resources for Diocese of Gary NCYC group leaders:

Information Meetings 
Mark your calendars and RSVP via the Interest Form link above for one of our NCYC Information Meetings: 

  • Tuesday, December 3, 6:00 PM – Nativity of Our Savior, Portage
  • Wednesday, December 4, 10:00 AM – Diocese of Gary Pastoral Center, Merrillville
  • Thursday, December 12, 5:00 PMZoom (click the link to register) Please note the time change!

If you’re unable to attend one of these sessions, please reach out ([email protected])! We’d be happy to schedule a time to review the details. A recording of the Zoom meeting will also be available afterward.

NCYC 2025 Leaders Email Update.
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Documents and Links for Group Leaders

Participant Registration Forms and Hotel Placement Forms are fillable PDF’s 

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