By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted July 2, 2025

As part of the June 29 anniversary celebration at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, young adults came together for “Theology on Fire,” an outdoor faith series hosted by Czestochowa Young Adults (CYA).

This month’s gathering featured the theme “You Are the Now of God: Young Adults & the Future of the Church of Philadelphia.” Attendees listened to a powerful keynote from Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, alongside speakers from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Strategy Office, reflecting on the vital role of young people in the Archbishop’s Pastoral Plan.

Held at the shrine’s festival grounds, participants gathered around the bonfire for fellowship, prayer, and spirited conversation. (Photos by Sarah Webb)