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National Catholic Youth Conference
You are invited.
November 20-21, 2026
Long Beach, California
Bishop Larry Silva and the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis invite all high school youth, their parents, and adult chaperones, to participate in the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)!
The diocese is coordinating a delegation to participate in NCYC. If you are interested, fill out this form and we'll get more information to you.
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What is NCYC?
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a pilgrimage - a spiritual journey - a powerful multi-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high-school age) and their adult chaperones.
The schedule includes:
INSPIRING SPEAKERS - Keynote presentations and workshops led by some of the best speakers in the Catholic space.
PRAYER & SACRAMENTS - Celebrate the sacraments - from Eucharist (Mass) to Reconciliation, led by our bishops.
MUSIC & WORSHIP - Praise and entertainment led by Grammy-winning artists.
INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS - Countless games, crafts, obstacle courses, meetups, live radio shows, challenges, and so much more.
When and where will NCYC be held?
November 20-21, 2026 in Long Beach, California.
Who can attend NCYC?
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is open to all high school aged youth, their parents, and their adult chaperones.
Youth attendees must be in high school at the time of NCYC (November 2026). When promoting NCYC, don’t forget to include this year’s 8th graders, as they will be 9th graders in November 2026.
Why attend the NCYC?
Youth and their adult chaperones attend NCYC because they want to:
- Gather together with other Catholic youth on a national level;
- Learn more about themselves and their relationship to God, and the Catholic Church;
- Celebrate their Catholic faith;
- Meet thousands of other Catholic youth;
- Share beliefs and experiences;
- Recognize their role in the life of the Catholic Church.
NCYC is sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, Inc. (NFCYM).
Information for Group Leaders
I'm interested and want more information
Organizing a Group to NCYC
NCYC FAQ's
NCYC Commitment Form
Understanding Pilgrimage & Best Practices for NCYC Preparation
Want more information? Have questions?
Contact the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis via email or call 808-203-6763.
NCYC in the Hawaii Catholic Herald:
A pilgrimage of faith and fellowship - December 2024
Island youth join thousands of other teens ‘expressing their faith with no boundaries’ - December 2023
Youth conference attendees share their excitement - November 2022
Photos from previous NCYC's:
Watch Pope Leo XIV's LIVE Digital Encounter with U.S. Youth | NCYC | November 21, 2025
