View a video invitation from Bishop Frank J. Dewane!
Arise! Join thousands of young people from the Diocese of Venice for a day of prayer, faith, and fun! Come and allow your heart to be filled with the love of Jesus and be motivated by the Holy Spirit to follow Him and to serve Him without fear!
This year’s Youth Rally theme, “Arise”, is a call to rise with determination to serve Christ clearly and concretely in His Church. It is a concrete response to the call of the Jubilee Year of Hope: It is Jesus Christ Who is our Hope!
For students in grades 9 – 12. Students and parents, to register please inquire within your Parish or Catholic School!
School & Religious Education Leaders & Parish Staff, register here.
For more information, or with questions, please contact:
Andres Prias, Director, Youth & Young Adult Outreach, 941-441-1122, prias@dioceseofvenice.org
 Maggie Craig Maggie Craig is a full-time Catholic speaker who shares the joy of the Gospel with a unique style that blends depth, humor and relatable storytelling. Born in New Jersey, raised in Ohio and now living in Southern California, she travels widely to speak at conference, parishes, and Catholic events around the world. With an academic background that includes an M.A. in Theology and a B.A. in Catechetics, Maggie brings both a solid formation and a gift for communication. Ave Maria Press published her first book, Friendship Reset: Ditch the Drama and Find Your Crew in February 2025. Maggie enjoys following the NBA, trail runs and eating breakfast food! |
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 PJ Anderson PJ is a Catholic worship artist and songwriter who has led thousands in worship at events worldwide, including several World Youth Days and Catholic Heart Work Camp, helping students encounter Christ through music and service across the U.S. and abroad. For PJ, music is prayer, and he considers songwriting a way to draw hearts closer to God. With his wife, Rachel, PJ co-founded SUMMIT, a monthly worship community in Nashville for young adults from diverse Christian backgrounds. |
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 Noelle GarciaNoelle Garcia is a Catholic recording artist and speaker, wife, and mom to six kids. She travels the country sharing the faith through witness, Scripture, catechesis, and music. Noelle has a Master of Theological Studies from Newman University and has shared her ministry at events such as Steubenville Youth Conference, the National Catholic Youth Conference, LA Congress, and many others. Her main topics include sharing her witness of struggling with depression and having faith during suffering. |
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 Gian GamboaGian Gambo is a Catholic speaker and musician dedicated to helping young people cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and embrace the fullness of the Catholic Faith. Over the course of his ministry, Gian has delivered more that 1,000 talks in over 300 venues across the U.S. with his dynamic style of blending music and storytelling. Beyond his ministry, he enjoys burgers, basketball and rewatching his favorite 90s movies. Born in the Philippines and now living as proud Texan in Austin, he lives with his wife and their three children. |
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SCHEDULE11:30 – 12:30 pm Doors Open 12:30 – 1:00 pm PJ Anderson Band 1:00 – 1:20 pm Welcome, Opening prayer, Introduction to the day’s schedule 1:20 – 1:50 pm Noelle Garcia “Encounter the One Who Calls You” 1:50 – 2:30 pm Men’s/Women’s Breakout Sessions 2:30 – 2:50 pm Vocation Discussion 3:00 – 3:15 pm Catholic Trivia and Prizes 3:15 – 3:45 pm Gian Gamboa “Young People, I Say to You, Arise” 3:45 – 4:10 pm Youth Rosary 4:10 – 6:00 pm Dinner / Inflatables / Carlo Acutis Zone / Vocations and College Fair 6:00 – 6:45 pm PJ Anderson Band 6:45 – 7:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction 7:30 – 8:30 pm Mass with Bishop Frank J. Dewane |
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View highlights from last year’s Youth Rally, above!
