# Pew York > Pew York lists free and low-cost Catholic events for young adults (about 18-35) in New York City, updated every week. Last updated 2026-10-28. ## Dated events (Oct 28 - Nov 15) - An Evening Focused on Justice Topics When: Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 PM Where: Thomas Berry Place, 86-45 Edgerton Boulevard, Jamaica Estates, NY (Jamaica Estates, Queens) Host: Thomas Berry Place Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: An evening program on justice topics. Call ahead to save a seat. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26130 - Word & Witness When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 PM Where: Holy Name of Jesus and St. Gregory the Great Parish, 207 West 96th Street, New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side, Manhattan) Host: Holy Name of Jesus and St. Gregory the Great Parish Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A small group that reads Scripture and talks about faith. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26288 - IGNITE Holy Hour and Social: "This Is My Body, Given for You" When: Every other Wednesday, 7-8 PM Where: Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (Nolita, Manhattan) Host: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral (IGNITE) Type: Adoration | Cost: Free (check link) | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A holy hour of quiet prayer, then a social with other young adults. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/24773 - YoPro Book Club When: Every Wednesday, 7-8 PM Where: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, 371 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014 (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) Host: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village (Young Professionals) Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A weekly book club for young professionals at St. Joseph's. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25513 - Young Adult Ministry Night (Ages 21-39) When: Thursday, October 29, 6 PM Where: Clare Room, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001 (Midtown / Herald Square, Manhattan) Host: St. Francis of Assisi Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 21-39 About: A young adult night of food, talk, and new friends. Come as you are. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25884 - Theology Thursday: Magnificat Humanitas When: Thursday, October 29, 6:30 PM Where: Parish Center, 406 E. 80th St, New York, NY 10075 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Roman Catholic Parish of St. Monica, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Stephen of Hungary Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A class on Pope Leo XIV's letter about human dignity, work, and AI. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25989 - St. Joseph Seminary Fall Lecture: Christianity and the Age of AI When: Thursday, October 29, 7 PM Where: St. Thomas More, 65 East 89th Street, New York, NY 10128 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: St. Joseph's Seminary Type: Talk | Cost: $25 | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A lecture from St. Joseph's Seminary on faith in the age of AI. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25817 - Effeta Retreat: "Open Your Heart" When: Friday, October 30, 6 PM Where: Saint Elizabeth Church, 268 Wadsworth Ave, New York, NY 10033 (Washington Heights, Manhattan) Host: St. Elizabeth Church (Effeta NYC) Type: Retreat | Cost: $150 | Ages: 18-33 About: A weekend retreat for young adults, led by young adults. Sign up first. Source: https://www.archny.org/events/effeta-young-adult-retreat - 2026 Young Adult Walk for Vocations When: Saturday, October 31, 7:30 AM Where: Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Holy Name of Jesus and St. Gregory the Great Parish, 207 West 96th Street, New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan, Manhattan) Host: Archdiocese of New York Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & The University Apostolate Type: Service | Cost: Free (check link) | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Mass, then a day-long prayer walk across Manhattan with other young adults. Source: https://www.archny.org/events/2026-young-adult-walk-for-vocations - Young Adult Retreat: Deny Yourself – Penance and Conquest of Self When: Saturday, October 31, 9:45 AM Where: Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena, 869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena (Dominican Friars) Type: Retreat | Cost: $25 | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A one-day young adult retreat with the Dominican friars. Sign up first. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26119 - Blessing of the Runners (NYC Marathon) When: Saturday, October 31, 5 PM Where: Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 405 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10019 (Hell's Kitchen / Columbus Circle, Manhattan) Host: St. Paul the Apostle Type: Social | Cost: Free | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A blessing for runners before the NYC Marathon. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25995 - Blessing of the Sneakers When: Saturday, October 31, 5:30 PM Where: St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: St. Ignatius Loyola Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Bring your running shoes to be blessed before the NYC Marathon. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26422 - All Saints Eve Costume Party When: Saturday, October 31, 6:30 PM Where: Parish House, Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (Nolita, Manhattan) Host: The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A costume party on the night before All Saints Day. Dress as a saint. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25949 - Young Adult Food Pantry When: 1st Monday of the month, 6-7 PM Where: Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 221 W 107th St, New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side, Manhattan) Host: Archdiocese of New York Young Adult Ministry Type: Service | Cost: Free | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Young adults help run a food pantry for one hour. Sign up first. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26031 - Voting is an Act of Love: Election Prayer Vigil When: Monday, November 2, 6 PM Where: Steps of St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (Jesuits) Type: Adoration | Cost: Free | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: An outdoor prayer vigil the night before Election Day. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26069 - All Souls Day Mass and Procession When: Monday, November 2, 6 PM Where: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, 261 Mott St, New York, NY 10012 (Nolita, Manhattan) Host: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Type: Mass | Cost: Free | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: All Souls Day Mass and procession to pray for those who have died. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26300 - All Souls Day Solemn Requiem Mass When: Monday, November 2, 6 PM Where: Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena, 869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena (Dominican Friars) Type: Mass | Cost: Free | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A sung Mass for All Souls Day to pray for those who have died. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26321 - What Is Worth Pursuing? Balancing Ambition with a Life Well Lived — Archbishop Ronald Hicks and Sally Blount When: Tuesday, November 3, 7 PM Where: The Catholic Center at NYU, 238 Thompson St., New York, NY (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) Host: The Catholic Center at NYU Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Archbishop Hicks and Sally Blount talk about ambition and a good life. Source: https://www.archny.org/events/what-is-worth-pursuing-catholic-center-at-nyu - Young Adult Mass When: 1st Wednesday of the month Where: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 631 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022 (Midtown, Manhattan) Host: The Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York Type: Mass | Cost: Free | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Adoration and Confession at 6:30 PM, Mass at 7:30 PM, then a social. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25539 - Theology Thursday: Magnificat Humanitas When: Thursday, November 5, 6:30 PM Where: Parish Center, 406 E. 80th St, New York, NY 10075 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Roman Catholic Parish of St. Monica, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Stephen of Hungary Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A class on Pope Leo XIV's letter about human dignity, work, and AI. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25990 - Benefit Concert for the Hell's Kitchen Community Cupboard When: Thursday, November 5, 7 PM Where: The Waylon, 736 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) Host: Evan Pennisi Type: Service | Cost: Free RSVP, donations welcome | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A concert to raise money for a local food pantry. RSVP is free. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26329 - Saint Joe's All Saints Day Party When: Friday, November 6, 9 PM Where: Little Rebel, check link (East Village, Manhattan) Host: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village Type: Social | Cost: $25 | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: An All Saints party from St. Joseph's. Best saint costume wins. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26308 - Caitlin's Conversion Story When: Friday, November 6, Time: check link Where: Saint Agnes, 143 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017 (Midtown East, Manhattan) Host: Saint Agnes Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Hear one woman's story of coming home to the Catholic faith. All are welcome. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26375 - When Ignatius Was Young: A First Spiritual Exercises Retreat for Young Adults in Their 20s & 30s When: Saturday, November 7, 9 AM Where: Parish House, St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (Jesuits) Type: Retreat | Cost: check link (registration closed, waitlist) | Ages: 20s and 30s About: A first retreat in Ignatian prayer. Registration is closed; there is a waitlist. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25980 - Catholic Board Gaming: Tetelestai When: Saturday, November 7, 3 PM Where: West Village NYC, check link (West Village, Manhattan) Host: check link Type: Social | Cost: Free RSVP (check link) | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A Catholic board game afternoon. RSVP to get the address. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26113 - Parish Fall Social When: Saturday, November 7, 6 PM Where: Corpus Christi Auditorium, 529 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 (Morningside Heights, Manhattan) Host: Parish of Corpus Christi and Notre Dame Type: Social | Cost: $30 | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: The parish's yearly fall party. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26018 - Ignatian Young Adults Meeting When: Sunday, November 8, Time: check link Where: Carlos Cuartas Parish Lounge, St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Ignatian Young Adults Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 20-30 About: A meeting of the St. Ignatius young adult group for talk and prayer. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26045 - Saints and Servers: Holy Lives in the Age of AI When: Monday, November 9, 7 PM Where: Wallace Hall, St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Bollandist Society Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A Jesuit historian talks about how the saints can guide us in an AI world. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26376 - Theology on Tap with Fr. Michael O'Loughlin When: Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 PM Where: Undercroft at Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (Nolita, Manhattan) Host: New York City Catholics Type: Talk | Cost: Free | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Theology on Tap with Fr. Michael O'Loughlin. Free, drinks provided. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26338 - Adoration When: Every other Wednesday, 7-8 PM Where: Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (Nolita, Manhattan) Host: Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral Type: Adoration | Cost: Free (check link) | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A holy hour of quiet prayer, then a social with other young adults. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/24774 - Napa Nights with Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat When: Thursday, November 12, 5:30 PM Where: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, 371 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014 (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) Host: Napa Institute Type: Talk | Cost: $100 | Ages: 21-35 About: Mass, a talk by Bishop Espaillat, and dinner for young professionals. Source: https://www.archny.org/events/napa-nights-2 - Evenings of Hope: "Pope Leo XIV: Magnificent Humanity" with Dr. D. Graham Burnett When: Thursday, November 12, 7:30 PM Where: Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 221 W 107th St, New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side, Manhattan) Host: Ascension Roman Catholic Church Type: Talk | Cost: Free | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A free talk on human dignity and AI, with snacks after. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26208 - 2nd Friday Pizza and Movie Night: The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima When: Friday, November 13, 7:15 PM Where: Shrine and Parish Church of the Holy Innocents, 128 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018 (Garment District, Manhattan) Host: Traditional Knights of Columbus #423 Regina Coeli Council Type: Social | Cost: $10 suggested | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Pizza and a classic movie after the evening Latin Mass. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26339 - Hike with our Friar When: Saturday, November 14, 7:30 AM Where: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, 371 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014 (Greenwich Village (meets at church), Manhattan) Host: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A day hike with one of the friars from St. Joseph's. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26395 - World Youth Day Fundraiser Dinner When: Saturday, November 14, Time: check link Where: Holy Name of Jesus and St. Gregory the Great Parish, 207 West 96th Street, New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side, Manhattan) Host: Holy Name of Jesus and St. Gregory the Great Parish Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Food, karaoke, and fun to help young people get to World Youth Day. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25679 - Friendsgiving When: Sunday, November 15, 1:30 PM Where: San Damiano Hall, St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001 (Midtown / Herald Square, Manhattan) Host: The Converge at St. Francis Parish Life Ministry Type: Social | Cost: Bring a dish or $25 | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A Friendsgiving lunch. Bring a dish or pay $25. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26292 ## Weekly and monthly regulars - Zion Young Adult Group When: Fridays (check link; schedule is from an older newsletter) Where: Holy Cross Lower Church, 600 Soundview Ave, Bronx, NY (Soundview, Bronx) Host: Zion Young Adult Group Type: Mass | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Mass, a social, a talk, and worship. Schedule is from an older newsletter, so check first. Source: https://youngcatholicsny.flocknote.com/note/30679676 - Christ-in-the-City - Charismatic Prayer Group Praise and Worship at St. John the Baptist NYC When: Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 PM Where: Holy Cross - St. John the Baptist Parish, 329 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 (Midtown West, Manhattan) Host: Archdiocese of New York Young Adult Ministry Type: Adoration | Cost: Free | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Praise and worship with a charismatic prayer group. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/26108 - Club Dominicana (Young Adult Third Friday Social) When: 3rd Friday of the month, 6 PM Where: Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena, 869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065 (Upper East Side, Manhattan) Host: Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: 6 PM Mass, then a talk by the friars, dinner, and drinks. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25391 - Community Prayer When: Every Friday, 6:30 PM Where: Our Saviour, 59 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill, Manhattan) Host: Sant'Egidio NYC Type: Adoration | Cost: Free (check link) | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Evening prayer with the Sant'Egidio community. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25740 - Converge Monthly Holy Hour When: 3rd Thursday of the month, after 5:30 PM Mass Where: St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001 (Midtown / Herald Square, Manhattan) Host: Converge @ St. Francis Ministry Type: Adoration | Cost: Free | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A quiet monthly holy hour after the 5:30 PM Mass. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25702 - Dominican Discourse When: Every Monday, 7:30-8:30 PM Where: McGuire Hall, St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, 371 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014 (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) Host: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village Type: Talk | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: A weekly talk and Q&A with the Dominican friars. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25439 - In Vino Veritas When: Every Sunday, 7-8 PM Where: McGuire Hall — St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, 371 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014 (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) Host: St. Joseph in Greenwich Village Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Faith, friends, and good talk over a glass of wine. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/23689 - Our Saviour Young Adults Gathering When: 1st Sunday of the month, after 5 PM Mass Where: Church of Our Saviour – Undercroft, 59 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill, Manhattan) Host: New York City Catholics Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Monthly young adult meetup after the 5 PM Mass. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25549 - Spirit Sunday Community Dinner When: Some Sundays after 5:30 PM Mass Where: Taylor Hall (Church of the Blessed Sacrament, lower level), 152 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023 (Upper West Side, Manhattan) Host: Church of the Blessed Sacrament (Spirit Sunday) Type: Social | Cost: $10 | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Community dinner after the 5:30 PM Mass. Check the link for dates. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25983 - Third Sunday Pizza, Beer & Wine after the 7 PM Mass When: 3rd Sunday of the month, after 7 PM Mass Where: Church of Saint Agnes, Parish Hall, 143 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017 (Midtown East, Manhattan) Host: Church of Saint Agnes Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: All ages, young adults welcome About: Pizza, beer, and wine after the 7 PM Mass. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25927 - Wine Social When: Every Sunday, about 8-10 PM Where: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral (front patio), 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (Nolita, Manhattan) Host: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Wine on the front patio after the 7 PM Mass. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/23690 - Xavier Young Adults – The Upper Room! When: Every Sunday, 6-7 PM Where: The Upper Room, St. Francis Xavier, 46 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011 (Chelsea, Manhattan) Host: Church of St. Francis Xavier (Jesuits) Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Weekly young adult meetup at St. Francis Xavier. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25714 - Young Adult Group — 5:30 Mass & Social When: 1st and 3rd Sunday, 5:30 PM Where: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 631 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022 (Midtown, Manhattan) Host: St. Patrick's Cathedral Type: Mass | Cost: Free | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Young adult group goes to the 5:30 PM Mass, then a social. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/23765 - Young Adult Mass When: Every Sunday, 5 PM Where: St. Paul the Apostle, 405 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019 (Hell's Kitchen / Columbus Circle, Manhattan) Host: Church of St. Paul the Apostle Type: Mass | Cost: Free | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A Sunday evening Mass for young adults. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25471 - Young Adult Mass When: Every Sunday, 5:30 PM Where: Immaculate Conception, 414 E 14th St, New York, NY 10009 (East Village, Manhattan) Host: Immaculate Conception Type: Mass | Cost: Free | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: A Sunday Mass for young adults. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25369 - Young Adult Mass & Social Hour When: Every Sunday, 6 PM Where: Our Lady of Victory Church, 60 William Street, New York, NY 10005 (Financial District, Manhattan) Host: St. Peter's Church and Our Lady of Victory Young Adults Type: Mass | Cost: Free | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Young adult Mass, then a social hour. Source: https://buildsaints.com/ev/25377 - Amici Dei Young Adult Group When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM Where: Parish of St. Joseph & St. Mary Immaculate, 466 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, NY (Rosebank, Staten Island) Host: Amici Dei (St. Joseph & St. Mary Immaculate Parish) Type: Social | Cost: check link | Ages: 18-35 (young adults) About: Young adults meet twice a month for faith, friends, and fun. Schedule is from an older newsletter, so check first. Source: https://youngcatholicsny.flocknote.com/note/30944359