By Luis Chacon, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

(Boyle Heights, California) – Last week, young representatives from St. Mary’s Parish, St. Isabel Parish, the Salesian Family Youth Center, and St. Dominic Savio Parish gathered at Our Lady of Talpa Church to share their experiences and best practices in youth ministry. The meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative effort to strengthen youth ministry in the parish through dialogue, creativity, and shared leadership.

The group expressed its gratitude to Fr. Miguel Ángel for his warm invitation and generous hospitality. The gathering served as a reminder that young people are one of the Church’s greatest strengths. By sharing their faith, talents, and experiences with other communities, they become active protagonists of evangelization and inspire hope for the future of the Church.