Diocese of Rapid City Youth & Young Adults

09/08/2026

Thanks to several generous donors, we are offering a $500 scholarship to diocesan young adults who register for World Youth Day by September 30th.

Now is your chance! Sign up at rapidcitydiocese.org/youngadult

09/08/2026

This year, we are excited to welcome Connor Flanagan and Rachel Herbeck as our speakers for the 2026 Youth Rally!

Connor Flanagan is full-time Catholic musician and speaker with over ten years of experience. He has traveled the country playing concerts and giving talks, sharing the message that faith should be lived out loud with creativity and joy.

Rachel Herbeck is the Director of Young Adult Discipleship for Renewal Ministries and hosts Burning Hearts, a daily podcast and radio program. She has worked extensively in youth ministry and speaks to youth and young adults at retreats, conferences, and events throughout the US and Canada.

Early bird registration end September 11th! Register on our website!

09/08/2026

Open to married couples of all ages! Join us for our next After Cana Date Night on Friday, September 18th, hosted by the Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry. Register at rapidcitydiocese.org/datenights

Our After Cana Date Nights are back! Open to married couples of all ages, these monthly gatherings provide a space for spouses to pray together, delve into meaningful discussions, and deepen their love for one another. Register for our September 18 evening on our website!

09/04/2026

Don't miss your chance to attend World Youth Day next summer!

Priority registration deadline closes in 4️⃣ weeks!

09/01/2026

Coming Fall 2026 👀

08/31/2026

The priority registration deadline for WYD closes on September 30 ‼️

Starting October 1, the trip will increase by $200. Register now at rapidcitydiocese.org/youngadult

08/27/2026

Sneak peek for our WYD trip next summer 👀

The priority registration deadline closes in late September! DM us for more details, or go to rapidcitydiocese.org/youngadult

08/26/2026

Join us for our best youth rally yet! Students will hear from Connor Flanagan, a full-time Catholic speaker and musician, and Rachel Herbeck from Renewal Ministries. Drawing from Jeremiah 1:9, Flanagan and Herbeck will share how young disciples can live their faith courageously in a post-Christian culture. Early bird registration ends on September 11th! Register on our website!

08/25/2026

If you are 18+ and married, join us for our Becoming One Marriage Retreat on September 4-6, led by Peter and Theresa Martin from the Wojtyła Community & Institute. Learn about the teachings of St. John Paul II and how his "rule" for married couples leads to deeper intimacy. Registration closes THIS Friday! Secure your spot at rapidcitydiocese.org/becomingone