What is NCYC?
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is the premier event for Catholic youth across the country, offering a powerful, life-changing encounter with Christ! It’s packed with inspiring speakers, vibrant worship, and a chance to connect with thousands of other young Catholics who are on fire for their faith. This is a pilgrimage you won’t want to miss!
We are officially preparing for our journey to NCYC 2025, and we’re excited to invite you and your youth to join us on this unforgettable experience! We’ve secured conference tickets and hotel rooms for everyone who wants to be part of this incredible event from our parishes in the Diocese of Raleigh.
Here’s what you need to know:
Date & location: November 20-22, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN.
Cost per person:
- $690: Shared rooms (4 youth per room or 2 adults per room)
- $1,130: Single occupancy for adults
This cost covers everything you need to experience NCYC:
- NFCYM Member pricing conference ticket
- Hotel accommodations
- Thursday night dinner
- Friday & Saturday breakfast
- Saturday night ice cream social
- Diocese of Raleigh NCYC swag (t-shirts, etc.)
What’s not included:
- Transportation (this will be organized locally)
- Additional meals and amenities
Chaperones: 1 chaperone per 7 youth
Parish registration & deposit deadline: June 4, 2025
Deposit: A deposit of $200 per person. Deposits are non-refundable.
All final payments are due by Wednesday, August 6.
After completing parish registration, an invoice will be sent to your parish business manager, who will make an electronic payment via our diocesan payment system. The funds should be deposited in your parish account, and payments will be sent electronically.
Benefits to planning with our diocese:
- Diocesan Delegate representation
- NFCYM member pricing conference ticket
- Discounted hotel rate
- Staying in the same hotel with ballroom for fellowship & connected skywalk to convention center
- Being part of the Diocese of Raleigh pilgrimage group
- Diocese of Raleigh swag
- 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, & ice cream social included
Please note:
We’ve purchased a limited number of tickets, so it’s first-come, first-served!
Let’s make this pilgrimage to NCYC 2025 a powerful experience for the youth of our Diocese. This is a moment to encounter Christ and be transformed!
Visit the NCYC website
Diocesan Delegate for NCYC 2025
I’m Leticia Ortega, your Diocesan Delegate for NCYC 2025 and coordinator of Ministry Formation in the Office of Evangelization and Discipleship.
With heartfelt joy, I offer my support as you prepare for this pilgrimage alongside your youth. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns—I’m here to help guide you in this journey.
Blessings,
Leticia Ortega
leticia.ortega@raldioc.org
984-900-3423
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Diocesan Forms
Once registered, you can begin gathering information from your participants using these forms: