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Int’l Catholic Young Adults Group - Japan

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Osaka, Osaka
Int’l Catholic Young Adults Group - Japan

As young people, we envision to journey together toward the path of holiness, light, and life! 😇 AFJ!

23/08/2026

August 16, 2026 | ICYA Faith Formation ✝️🔥

ICYA held its faith formation session, “Discovering the Friendship of Jesus in the Loneliness Pandemic.” Together with our guest speaker, Fr. Ulrich Mokam, SX, we took the opportunity to reflect on our relationships—with ourselves, with those around us, and ultimately with God. We were reminded of Jesus’ words to his disciples: “You did not choose me, but I chose you” (Jn. 15:16), words that still echo powerfully today. We are grateful to Fr. Ulrich for sharing some of his own experiences with us, and we hope everyone was able to take something meaningful away from his talk.

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07/08/2026

July 19, 2026 | ICYA Faith Formation ✝️📖

On July 19th, we gathered for a faith formation session entitled “From the ‘I am’ to the ‘I AM’: Discovering Identity from the Old Testament to Jesus,” led by Rev. Zhang ‘Joseph’ Luheng, CMF.

Together, we reflected on how God’s revelation throughout Scripture helps us discover not only who He is, but also who we are as His beloved children. We were reminded that our true identity is found in Christ and that knowing Him gives meaning, purpose, and direction to our lives.

A heartfelt thank you to Rev. Zhang for sharing his wisdom and guiding us through this meaningful reflection, and to everyone who joined us. We look forward to growing together again at our next ICYA Faith Formation!

03/08/2026

Loneliness is one of the quiet aches of modern life. We find ourselves more and more estranged from one another, despite living in a highly connected society. But besides its legitimate health concerns, this issue reveals something deeper: that communion, or being with others, is essential to a flourishing, truly human life. What if the answer isn’t found in simply having more connection, but in a Person who has already come to be with us?

Join ICYA for a moving Faith Formation Session, “Discovering the Friendship of Jesus in the Loneliness Pandemic.” Together, we will explore how Jesus invites us to share in His own life— an eternal communion of love between the three divine Persons— and how God himself meets us in the abandonment of deep loneliness.

🗓️ When: August 16th, 2026 after the 1 PM Mass 📍 Where: Osaka-Takamatsu Archdiocese Hall 1F 🎤 The Speaker: Fr. Ulrich Mokam, SX

This session is open to everyone regardless of where you are in your journey of faith, whether just beginning, seeking to deepen it, or simply wanting to learn something new. All are welcome to come reflect, learn, and grow together through God’s Word.

24/07/2026

On the 12th of July, ICYA held its first-ever Church Hopping at Catholic Namihaya Church in Taisho, Osaka. 🙌

We were welcomed by the wonderful people of the parish, and were even blessed to witness a member’s baptism. Afterward, we enjoyed some lunch together, followed by fellowship and snacks in the afternoon.

Beyond the good food and company, it was a chance to celebrate Mass together and get to know the local Catholic communities around Osaka a little better. As members of Christ’s mystical body, it was a good opportunity to get to know Namihaya’s parishioners in person, and discover firsthand our deep unity in faith, even as members of different parishes.

Want to join us for the next Church Hopping, or have us visit your parish? Let us know! ⛪️🙏

07/07/2026

June 21, 2026 | ICYA Faith Formation ✝️🔥

Last June 21, the International Catholic Young Adults (ICYA) gathered for another faith formation session entitled “What Shaped Your Image of God?” led by Fr. Gary Gestoveo, CICM.

As a community, we reflected on how our family, life experiences, and personal struggles can shape the way we relate to God. Many participants discovered that while these experiences may sometimes lead us to see God as distant or demanding, He continually reveals Himself as a loving Father who patiently welcomes us with mercy and compassion.

We left the session encouraged to deepen our relationship with God, to allow His love to heal our hearts, and to become witnesses of that same mercy to others.

Thank you to Fr. Gary for sharing his wisdom and to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at our next ICYA Faith Formation!

30/06/2026

Have you ever asked yourself…
Who am I? And who is God?

These are questions that have echoed throughout generations, shaping the way we live, love, and believe, while inviting us to search for meaning, purpose, and truth. But what if the answers we’ve been searching for begin not within ourselves, but by first coming to know the One who reveals who He is?

Join ICYA for an inspiring Faith Formation Session, “From the ‘I am’ to the ‘I AM’: Discovering Identity from the Old Testament to Jesus.” Together, we will journey through Scripture and reflect on how God’s revelation helps us discover not only who He is, but also who we are called to be in Him.

🗓️When: July 19th, 2026 after the 1 PM Mass.
📍Where: Osaka-Takamatsu Archdiocese Hall 1F
🎤The Speaker: Rev Zhang ‘Joseph’ Luheng, CMF

Together, we’ll reflect on:
• What does “I AM” reveal about God?
• How does knowing God shape our identity?
• What does it mean to live as His beloved children today?

No matter where you are in your journey of faith, whether you are just beginning, seeking to deepen it, or simply curious to learn more, this session is open to everyone who desires to reflect, learn, and grow through God’s Word.

23/05/2026

✨ Have you ever wondered…
“Why do I see God this way?” ✨

For some, God feels close and comforting.
For others, He may seem distant, silent, strict, or difficult to understand.
Many times, our experiences in life quietly shape the image of God we carry in our hearts.

This June, ICYA invites you to a meaningful afternoon of reflection, sharing, and faith formation as we explore:

🤍 What shaped your image of God?
🤍 How did your experiences influence your faith?
🤍 And how can we rediscover the loving face of Jesus today?

Whether you are strong in faith, searching for meaning, healing from past wounds, or simply curious — this space is for you. You do not need to have everything figured out. Just come as you are. 🌿

🗓 June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ After the 13:00 English Mass
📍 St. Mary’s (Tamatsukuri) Cathedral
First Floor Archdiocese Hall of Osaka-Takamatsu

🎙 Speaker: Fr. Gary Gestoveo, CICM
National Director of Stella Maris Japan

Bring a friend, your questions, your story, and your heart.
You are welcome here. ✨

18/05/2026

On May 17, ICYA journeyed together on pilgrimage to Catholic Nigawa Church on Ascension Sunday, in the spirit of the Franciscan Jubilee Year. ✨

The day became a beautiful reminder that pilgrimage is not simply about reaching a destination—it is about journeying together.

From traveling side by side, joining the local community in prayer, celebrating the Eucharist, and experiencing the warm welcome of the parish, we were reminded once again that the Church truly becomes home wherever Christ gathers His people.

After Mass, we prayed the Prayer of St. Francis together, asking for the grace to become instruments of peace and hope in our own daily lives. The journey continued beyond the church walls through simple moments of fellowship, conversations, shared meals, laughter, and time spent together.

In a world where many people journey alone, we are grateful for communities that remind us: faith is never meant to be lived alone.

As pilgrims of hope, may we continue walking together—one prayer, one friendship, and one step of faith at a time. 🙏

08/05/2026

Here’s the Day 2 recap of the ICYA Retreat on Good Shepherd Sunday! 🌿❤️

We continued with Session 2: Heart to Heart with Jesus and Mary, and entered into Session 3: Heart to Heart with Our Neighbor. Throughout the day, we were invited to reflect more deeply on the condition of our hearts and how God lovingly meets us there.

One of the most moving moments of the retreat was when each participant received a blank heart and was invited to draw or express the image of their own heart. During the Mass, we offered these hearts to the Lord.

As we looked at the different drawings, we saw how unique every journey is—some hearts were ablaze with hope and love, some were wounded and seeking healing, others were overflowing with gratitude, peace, or longing. Yet in all these different images, we were reminded of one beautiful truth: Jesus, the Good Shepherd, lovingly receives each heart as it is. 🕊️

Thank you to everyone who journeyed with us in prayer, sharing, laughter, silence, and grace throughout these two days. May we continue to remain in His love and become hearts that reflect His compassion to others. ✨

25/04/2026

Day 1 Recap | ICYA Retreat 2026 💛
Feast of St. Mark

We journeyed heart-to-heart with Adam and Eve, reflecting on the drama of the human heart and the beauty of the body and soul as one—where even our struggles become places of encounter with God.

Day 1 unfolded with grace: Adoration, Rosary Walk, Vespers, deep sharing, and a joyful bonfire night of songs and prayer. Step by step, we brought our hearts to Jesus, the Good Shepherd—our wounds, our tendencies, our longing to be loved—and allowed Him to meet us there.

30 young people from different countries, yet one family in Christ. 💛

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Osaka, Osaka