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July 12-14, 2024 | Rochester, Minnesota

Steubenville Rochester

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Dan Harms

Chika Anyanwu

Fr. Rick Martignetti, OFM

Michael Gormley

Sonar Worship

Join Us for this Transformational Catholic Event!

Steubenville | Rochester is a weekend conference that evangelizes, equips and empowers 9th-12th grade youth to become radical, joyful disciples. Enjoy keynote speakers, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and much more.

Part of a series of 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences across North America that serve 50,000 young people annually, Steubenville | Rochester is held at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN.

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Pricing Details

$260.00                Registration Special (Nov 15 – Nov 27)
$270.00                Regular (After Nov 27)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Steubenville Conference?

The Steubenville Youth Conferences, an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville, are a series of 25 conferences across North America that help teens encounter the love of Christ every summer. Our mission is to build the Church by evangelizing, equipping, and empowering God’s children to become radical and joyful disciples. For more information about the Steubenville Conferences, visit steubenvilleconferences.com.

What does a conference weekend look like?

Participants arrive with their groups and check-in mid-afternoon Friday. After dinner, the conference starts with a welcome from the Conference Host, who is part of the Ministry Team, a short teaching about worship and the Keynote address. The evening concludes with simple Eucharistic Adoration followed by time for the participants to gather in their small groups and/or go to Confession.

Saturday begins with Mass and separate Men’s and Women’s sessions that typically focuses on how to live a chaste life in the world today. Lunch starts the afternoon and happening simultaneously is another opportunity for small group time and/or Confession followed by the Senior and Graduated Senior workshop, an option of two workshops for all others and the afternoon Keynote.

Dinner, small group time and an opportunity for Confession begin Saturday evening. This is followed by the Keynote and, what is often described by teens and adults alike as the absolute highlight of the weekend, Eucharistic Holy Hour with formal procession throughout the entire arena. Again, at the conclusion, groups gather for their small group time and/or Confession.

Sunday morning starts with the Keynote address, which generally focuses on how to bring the things they have heard throughout the weekend into a personal and practical reality for their everyday life. The conference wraps-up with the closing Mass usually celebrated by the local Bishop.

How many chaperones do I need?

Conference policy is one adult for every eight youth of the same gender. Chaperones must be 21 and older and show compliance with the safe environment requirements of their home diocese. 

Can I bring a priest with my group?

Bishops and priests are asked and strongly encouraged to attend the Steubenville Youth Conferences. All bishops and priests attend free of charge and must be registered online with your group. Bishops and priests may NOT register as chaperones. We ask that all bishops and priests participate in Liturgies and Reconciliation during the conference weekend, therefore, groups must have other adult males registered to meet the chaperone requirements.

Are Conference T-Shirts available?

Yes - T-shirts are available for order in your group registration. You can order them by filling out this form or calling the office at 952.224.0333.

Can Young Adults attend the conference?

The Steubenville Youth Conferences serve high school students, those entering 9th- 12th grades or who will have just graduated from high school. To be eligible to attend, teens must have at least completed 8th grade. Young adults ages 19-20 are invited to attend the conference with your group. They may not be chaperones or counted as youth. As an alternative, they may be interested in serving as Volunteers. All young adults attending with groups are required to show compliance with the Safe Environment requirements of their home dioceses.

Is housing provided in the ticket price?

Your conference ticket does not include housing. You are responsible for finding housing for your group. View our recommended hotels that are near the Mayo Civic Center.

Do I need the names of all my group members when I register?

No. When you register your group, you only need to reserve the number of participants in your group (teens, young adult, group leader, chaperones, and priests.) All participants must be registered by June 14th.

Do I need a deposit to reserve my tickets?

Yes. There is a $50.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per ticket. This is due 2 weeks after you register your group. 

I am not part of a group. Can I still register?

No. All participants must be registered with a group. A group consists of one adult leader with one or more teen participants. Chaperones are required to accompany each teen, with a ratio of 1 chaperone per 8 youth of the same gender.

Which meals are included?

The following meals are included with the ticket price: Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch & Saturday Dinner. Some hotels provide breakfast, please check your hotel ammenities.

Add-On Meals Offered:

Saturday & Sunday Breakfast: $23 

Sunday Box Lunch: $19

Please fill out this form to add any extra meals to your group invoice.

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