What is United Catholic Youth Ministries?
United Catholic Youth Ministries (UCYM) is a regional parish-serving ministry for youth, young adults, and families. 

Mission Statement
UCYM accompanies youth, young adults, and families on their faith journey.

Vision Statement
UCYM has four main pastoral ministry focuses: youth ministry, young adult ministry, campus ministry, and Hispanic ministry, which are supported by four pillars of pastoral ministry: service, worship, faith formation, and community building. ​

History
UCYM was established in close consideration of Renew My Churchin the Archdiocese of Chicago and the need to collaborate and share resources. 

• October 2016: Name and logo established by the founding members. 
• January 2017: First event hosted at St. Nicholas Parish (now St. Nicholas Church of St. John XXIII Parish).
• March 2018: UCYM was commissioned to start its ministry.
• January 2021: St. Jose Sanchez del Rio Center was blessed by Bishop Mark Bartosic. 
• January 2022: Evanston parishes unified under Renew My Church as follows:
  • St. Mary and St. Nicholas Parishes to form St. John XXIII Parish
  • St. Athanasius and St. Joan of Arc Parishes to form St. John Newman Parish​
• ​June 2022: On behalf of UCYM, Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB signs Reparations: Reconciliation & Repair agreement with the Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders and commits to raising funds, participating in local reparations, and helping the Roman Catholic Church in Evanston to be connected. 

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Our Team

MEET THE UCYM staff

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Our Parishes and Schools

UCYM is a regional ministry. We welcome the opportunity to work within parishes across the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond. If you are interested in discerning how UCYM can provide ministry for youth and young adults in your parish, contact Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB at james@ucym.org or at 847-719-9071 x291.

​Saint John Newman Parish

Main Campus/Office
1615 Lincoln Street
Evanston, IL 60201
​847-328-1430

parish website

St. Athanasius Church

St. Joan of Arc Church

St. Athanasius School​

2510 Ashland Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
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Principal: Kelly Foyle

website

Main Campus/Office
806 Ridge Avenue
​Evanston, IL 60202
847-864-1185

parish website

St. Nicholas Church

St. Mary Church

Pope John XXIII School

1120 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202

Principal: Molly Cinnamon

website