Youth to gather for annual diocesan Junior High Festival

All Junior High youth are invited to "Come and Meet Him." Come and meet who? Come and meet Jesus Christ! This is the theme for the 15th Annual Junior High Festival sponsored by the Diocese of New Ulm.

New London -Spicer High School is hosting this year’s event on November 6th. The Festival is open to all Junior High youth, including sixth graders. The day runs from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and will include Sunday Liturgy celebrated by Bishop John C. Nienstedt. There will also be snacks and a Subway supper.

Chris Padgett, a talented musician and speaker, will give the keynote. Padgett will also do a break-out presentation for adults and youth ministers. Special guests this year include the NET Team.

Cost for the event is $17 for youth ($16 for early registration) and $11 for adult ($10 for early birds).

For further information or to register, contact your Catholic parish youth minister or the New Ulm Diocesan Office for Youth Ministry (507) 359-2966.