YOUNG ADULTS PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: Join Young Adults from across the Diocese for a 5 day/ 4 night pilgrimage to Rome from 12th – 16th October 2026. The itinerary will feature a wide range of different spiritual and cultural activities, including the Wednesday Audience, Vatican Museums, and a walking tour of Rome, as well as a free day to explore the city. The pilgrimage is open to young adults in S6 (at time of departure – current S5) to age 30 and costs £1000 (the group is planning to fundraise to reduce this) which includes all flights, accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and admission costs. If you’re interested, scan the QR code on the poster, or go to youth.rcdg.org.uk, for more details and to register.
YOUTH ADULTS – WINTER / SPRING PROGRAMME
YOUTH EVENING P6-S4
2026 YOUTH ADVENT RETREAT. Takes place from 27th – 29th November at Gowanbank SU Centre, near Darvel. The retreat is open to all young people in P6-S3 (P7-S4 at time of the retreat) and costs £160 pp, however if you register before Easter it’s only £140 pp. The weekend includes a range of times of prayer, Mass, spiritual reflection, different outdoor activities and lots of time to relax and spend time with friends. Subsidies are available for those in need, or for families with more than one child wishing to attend – please contact the Youth Office by emailing: youth@rcdg.org.uk. Registration opens tomorrow (Monday) – places are limited so be sure to sign up early to guarantee yours. Sign up by scanning the QR code or going to youth.rcdg.org.uk.
SUPPORTING YOUTH MINISTRY. The Youth Office’s new online store is now open for business! Go to youth.rcdg.org.uk/shop to get a range of different items, email youth@rcdg.org.uk for an order form. By buying these products you’ll receive a great quality product and be helping to support youth ministry in the Diocese. Online Store poster
200 CLUB. Are you passionate about supporting youth and young adults ministry in Galloway? The Youth Office runs events across the Diocese to help young people grow in faith and friendship to come to know and love God through like minded groups. To help continue to run and grow these events, as well as supporting participation for disadvantaged persons, they’re launching a new 200 Club. For £5 a month you can help support their work and win cash prizes. For details, and to register, go to: youth.rcdg.org.uk/200-club or click on link 200 Club Application Form
Galloway Youth Newsletters. Please click on link below for the latest issue
202512 Issue 7 – Youth Newsletter