Catholic New World: Newspaper for the Archdiocese of Chicago

23,000 teens, 3 days, one Lord

More than 23,000 youth from Chicago and around the country attended the National Catholic Youth Conference on Nov. 17-19 in Indianapolis, Ind.. The theme was "Called To Glory." The conference is a three-day experience of prayer, community and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high school age). More than 500 youth from the Archdiocese of Chicago attended.

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Jason Mesick, a chaperone from Chicago, prays in the chapel during a Holy Hour for Vocations on Nov. 18. Mesick just received the sacrament of reconciliation where he received a sticker saying "I'm Forgiven." Organizers set up a chapel in the convention center with the Eucharist reposed and made it available to participants throughout the event. Bishops and priests heard thousands of confessions during the three-day event in the room next door to the chapel.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World