The Diocese of Youngstown’s annual Youth Convention takes place at Walsh University in North Canton. Hundreds of teens from throughout our six-county diocese converge on Walsh’s campus for a day-long celebration of faith.  Each ENCOUNTER focuses on a specific aspect of God. For example, the previous two years were ENCOUNTER LOVE and ENCOUNTER MERCY, respectively. The day includes inspiring talks, games, dinner, Adoration, and the opportunity for Confession, culminating with Mass celebrated by the bishop. This year’s ENCOUNTER will take place on Saturday, February 27. Please contact Natalie Wardle at 330-758-0375 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information on how to register with our group.