The Office for Ministry with Young Adults Announces New Associate Director, Jubel Simenthy
The Office for Ministry with Young Adults is overjoyed to announce Jubel Simenthy as the new Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults, starting October 27th.
You might recognize Jubel as he has previously served as the Emcee of The Well: Young Adult Conference, which draws 500+ young adults across the region into an encounter with Christ. With significant experience in young adult ministry, Church leadership, World Youth Day, and conference planning, he brings both expertise and passion to his work. Most importantly, he embodies the life of a missionary disciple through his authentic faith and commitment to serving others.
Please join us in congratulating and praying for Jubel as he steps into his new role of service to the Church. We pray that our Lord will guide and strengthen him in his ministry and leadership. May the Holy Spirit inspire and sustain him as he accompanies the young adults of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia on their journey of faith.
About Jubel Simenthy
Jubel Simenthy has been actively involved in young adult ministry through the Jesus Youth Movement, serving in various leadership capacities at the local and national levels. His ministry experience includes coordinating campus ministry initiatives throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, mentoring young adult leaders, serving in music and worship ministry, and fostering communities rooted in prayer, fellowship, and missionary discipleship. He currently serves as the General Coordinator of Zion 2026, a national young adult conference bringing together hundreds of young people from across the country.
He has also served on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Young Adult Leadership Council, collaborating with ministry leaders to support young adult ministry and evangelization throughout the Archdiocese.
At the heart of his ministry is a desire to accompany young adults in their relationship with Christ, cultivate authentic communities of faith, and empower young people to discover their gifts and embrace their call to missionary discipleship.
We look forward to all that God will work through Jubel in his new chapter of ministry with young adults. If you are interested in learning more about the Office for Ministry with Young Adults (OMYA) or working with our office, you can contact PhillyOMYA@archphila.org
You might recognize Jubel as he has previously served as the Emcee of The Well: Young Adult Conference, which draws 500+ young adults across the region into an encounter with Christ. With significant experience in young adult ministry, Church leadership, World Youth Day, and conference planning, he brings both expertise and passion to his work. Most importantly, he embodies the life of a missionary disciple through his authentic faith and commitment to serving others.
Please join us in congratulating and praying for Jubel as he steps into his new role of service to the Church. We pray that our Lord will guide and strengthen him in his ministry and leadership. May the Holy Spirit inspire and sustain him as he accompanies the young adults of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia on their journey of faith.
About Jubel Simenthy
Jubel Simenthy has been actively involved in young adult ministry through the Jesus Youth Movement, serving in various leadership capacities at the local and national levels. His ministry experience includes coordinating campus ministry initiatives throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, mentoring young adult leaders, serving in music and worship ministry, and fostering communities rooted in prayer, fellowship, and missionary discipleship. He currently serves as the General Coordinator of Zion 2026, a national young adult conference bringing together hundreds of young people from across the country.
He has also served on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Young Adult Leadership Council, collaborating with ministry leaders to support young adult ministry and evangelization throughout the Archdiocese.
At the heart of his ministry is a desire to accompany young adults in their relationship with Christ, cultivate authentic communities of faith, and empower young people to discover their gifts and embrace their call to missionary discipleship.
We look forward to all that God will work through Jubel in his new chapter of ministry with young adults. If you are interested in learning more about the Office for Ministry with Young Adults (OMYA) or working with our office, you can contact PhillyOMYA@archphila.org
You might also recognize Jubel from Abbeyfest this year!
Time is running out to register for
The Well: Young Adult Conference!
Young adults ages 18 to 39 are invited to The Well on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia! Join us for an afternoon of faith, community, and encouragement filled with inspiring speakers: Fr. Gregory Pine, Sarah Swafford, and Dr. Matthew Breuninger. As well as music, Adoration, Confession, and Mass with Archbishop Perez and Bishop Christopher Cooke. This year’s theme is “Take courage! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33
📅November 7, 2026
📍Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia & Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Registration is now open! Visit https://phillyyam.org/thewell/ to register and join us at The Well.
Conferencia de Jóvenes Adultos «La Fuente»
Los jóvenes adultos de 18 a 39 años están invitados a participar en La Fuente el sábado, 7 de noviembre de 2026, en el Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia. Únete a nosotros para una tarde de fe, comunidad y ánimo, con inspiradores conferencistas para nuestra sección en español: el Obispo Edward Deliman, Joshua R. Díaz y el Padre Raphael M. Arteaga, O.P. También tendremos música, Adoración Eucarística, Confesiones y la Santa Misa con el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez y el Obispo Christopher Cooke. El tema de este año es: «¡Ánimo! Yo he vencido al mundo» — Juan 16:33
📅 7 de noviembre de 2026
📍 Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia y la Catedral Basílica de los Santos Pedro y Pablo
¡Las inscripciones ya están abiertas! Visita https://phillyyam.org/la-fuente/ para inscribirte y acompáñanos en La Fuente.
📅November 7, 2026
📍Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia & Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Registration is now open! Visit https://phillyyam.org/thewell/ to register and join us at The Well.
Conferencia de Jóvenes Adultos «La Fuente»
Los jóvenes adultos de 18 a 39 años están invitados a participar en La Fuente el sábado, 7 de noviembre de 2026, en el Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia. Únete a nosotros para una tarde de fe, comunidad y ánimo, con inspiradores conferencistas para nuestra sección en español: el Obispo Edward Deliman, Joshua R. Díaz y el Padre Raphael M. Arteaga, O.P. También tendremos música, Adoración Eucarística, Confesiones y la Santa Misa con el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez y el Obispo Christopher Cooke. El tema de este año es: «¡Ánimo! Yo he vencido al mundo» — Juan 16:33
📅 7 de noviembre de 2026
📍 Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia y la Catedral Basílica de los Santos Pedro y Pablo
¡Las inscripciones ya están abiertas! Visita https://phillyyam.org/la-fuente/ para inscribirte y acompáñanos en La Fuente.
St. Agatha-St. James Parish & Newman Center is dedicating the month of November to the Eucharist, and will start with a Eucharistic Procession on Penn & Drexel’s campuses on November 1st following the 11:30am Sunday Mass. Bishop Christopher Cooke will preside the Mass, and we’ll host a celebratory “Church to Cheesesteaks” luncheon after the procession. This is a "Philadelphia spin" on the "Pizza to Pews" movement that has taken off with young adults in NYC, and is in collaboration with the Collegium Institute and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Young Adults.
Date/Time: November 1st, 11:30am Mass, presided by Bishop Christopher Cooke
Location: St. Agatha-St. James Church (3728 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Date/Time: November 1st, 11:30am Mass, presided by Bishop Christopher Cooke
Location: St. Agatha-St. James Church (3728 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104)
October 2026: OMYA Formation & Fellowship
Deepening Your Interior Prayer Life
📅 October 28, 2026 | 🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 St. Alphonsus Parish, 1567 Temple Drive, Maple Glen, PA 19002 - in the Narthex
Join the Office for Ministry with Young Adults for our Fall 2026 Quarterly Formation, an evening of prayerful reflection, meaningful conversation, and joyful fellowship focused on how to deepen your interior prayer life. This formation is designed any young adults, and especially young adult leaders and those who minister to young adults.
The evening will feature:
Deepening Your Interior Prayer Life
📅 October 28, 2026 | 🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 St. Alphonsus Parish, 1567 Temple Drive, Maple Glen, PA 19002 - in the Narthex
Join the Office for Ministry with Young Adults for our Fall 2026 Quarterly Formation, an evening of prayerful reflection, meaningful conversation, and joyful fellowship focused on how to deepen your interior prayer life. This formation is designed any young adults, and especially young adult leaders and those who minister to young adults.
The evening will feature:
- Dr. Kelly Anderson: She is a dynamic and experienced speaker. Dr. Anderson is an Associate Professor for the Major Seminary at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Chair of the Department of Sacred Scripture, and a member of the Board of Trustees. Learn more about Dr. Anderson and her different publications: https://www.scs.edu/staff_members/dr-kelly-anderson/
- Small group discussions to reflect, share, and grow together.
- A concluding Happy Hour & Fellowship, offering time to connect, build relationships, and continue the conversation.
- 6:30–7:00 PM | Arrival & Mingle
- 7:00–8:30 PM | Formation with Dr. Kelly Anderson. There will be ample time for discussion and sharing with other young adults
- 8:30–9:30 PM | Happy Hour & Fellowship
Co-Responsible Together: Building Teams that Empower Young Adults
📅 November 16th, 2026 | 🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 St. Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, PA
RSVP TODAY: https://bit.ly/3VjavE1
Join the Office for Ministry with Young Adults for our Winter 2026 Quarterly Formation, an evening of prayerful reflection, meaningful conversation, and joyful fellowship focused on Building Teams that Empower Young Adults through Co-responsibility. This formation is designed for any young adults, and especially young adult leaders and those who minister to young adults.
The evening will feature:
📅 November 16th, 2026 | 🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 St. Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, PA
RSVP TODAY: https://bit.ly/3VjavE1
Join the Office for Ministry with Young Adults for our Winter 2026 Quarterly Formation, an evening of prayerful reflection, meaningful conversation, and joyful fellowship focused on Building Teams that Empower Young Adults through Co-responsibility. This formation is designed for any young adults, and especially young adult leaders and those who minister to young adults.
The evening will feature:
- Nick Stein: Nicholas is also the founding chair of the Board of Directors of the National Institute for Ministry with Young Adults. He has served on several national and international initiatives in the field of ministry with young adults and has been a sought-after speaker and consultant in the field. He currently serves as a Consultant to the USCCB Working Group on Youth and Young Adults. He was the founding chairperson of the USCCB National Advisory Team on Young Adult Ministry and in that role helped to lead the efforts of the National Dialogue on Catholic Pastoral Ministry with Youth and Young Adults.
- Nicholas Stein is a founder and the Director of Bon Secours Young Adults, a ministry of the Congregation of Sisters of Bon Secours of Paris. Since its founding in 2014 in Marriottsville, Maryland the ministry has reached hundreds of young adults across the United States, Ireland, England, France and Peru through retreats, programming, and relationship-building in order to deepen their Christian call to compassion, healing, and liberation.
- Small group discussions to reflect, share, and grow together.
- A concluding Happy Hour & Fellowship, offering time to connect, build relationships, and continue the conversation.
- 6:30–7:00 PM | Arrival & Mingle
- 7:00–8:30 PM | Formation with Nick Stein. There will be ample time for discussion and sharing with other young adults
- 8:30–9:30 PM | Happy Hour & Fellowship
What's Drawing Young People to Catholicism?A moderated panel discussion featuring young adult Catholics and those who minister to young people will explore the recent phenomenon of young adults being drawn to the Catholic faith. What is their experience? What/Who are they seeking? What can we learn? How can we grow together as Church? People of all generations are invited!
Facilitator: Sr. Mary Ann Clarahan, RSM, Coordinator of Parish Services in conjunction with the Newman Center of St. Agatha -St. James, St. Anne's Parish, Phoenixville, and the Office of Ministry to Young Adults
Location: St. Margaret of Antioch Parish Annex, Narberth. PA.
Facilitator: Sr. Mary Ann Clarahan, RSM, Coordinator of Parish Services in conjunction with the Newman Center of St. Agatha -St. James, St. Anne's Parish, Phoenixville, and the Office of Ministry to Young Adults
Location: St. Margaret of Antioch Parish Annex, Narberth. PA.
Join Gateway Gathering of Young Adults at Our Lady of Lourdes for an upcoming Catechetical Presentation on the Mass with Fr. Delacy!
This will take place on November 3rd starting at 7pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church! We look forward to seeing you!
This will take place on November 3rd starting at 7pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church! We look forward to seeing you!
Any Questions?
Andrea Hall
Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults(OMYA)
215-587-4544
ahall@archphila.org