Jesus said, "Seek and you will find." If you're searching for meaning, a way to make change or an encounter with God in community, please consider joining one of our five young adult empowerment communities this Fall (2022). We gather as a community for one and a half years, offering accompaniment, formation grounded in global solidarity and social justice, spiritual reflection, and opportunities for engagement and immersion.

We don't just talk the talk, we walk it and we live it out authentically!

This is a one-of-a-kind growth process, deeply integrating our daily lived experiences with faith, rooted in community and Maryknoll's charism of spreading God's love and mercy through compassion at work.

“I feel that the Seattle Maryknoll YAE Community succeeded in fostering community virtually - more than I ever perceived to be possible through prayer, conversation, and reflection. It definitely helped to create an environment of safety and solidarity without fear of judgment or retaliation, but rather a place where we could freely exchange ideas.”  (A member of the Seattle YAE Community)

Apply to join one of our Maryknoll Young Adult Empowerment Communities near you:

• Seattle, WA
• San Francisco/Bay Area, CA
• Southern Ca
• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY

If you are interested visit our website to learn more about the application process. Then fill out this form and you we'll send you an online application. After submitting the application, one of our Mission Educators will reach out to you to have a one-on-one discussion to help you discern whether our Young Adult Empowerment Communities are right for you.

For more information and questions, please contact us at youngadults@maryknoll.us or visit our website.