Young Adults Commissioned as Missionary Disciples

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted July 8, 2025

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrated the closing Mass and Rite of Commissioning for the Young Adult Missionary Disciple Initiative (YAMDI) June 30 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. Participants completed the faith formation program under the guidance of Fr. Stephen DeLacy, Vicar for Faith Formation of Youth and Young Adults, and Fr. Timothy Tarnacki, OSPPE, Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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Young Adults Commissioned as Missionary Disciples

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