Dallas Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC)

The Dallas Catholic Youth Conference is an opportunity for high school students across Diocese of Dallas to gather together for one weekend to encounter Jesus. The weekend provides opportunities for high schoolers to dive deeper into their faith through prayer (Mass, Adoration, Worship, etc.), talks from national and local speakers, and participating in the growing Catholic Church present throughout Dallas. 

All parishes in the Diocese of Dallas are welcomed to bring a group of high school youth to this weekend event February 13-15, 2026, as we unpack the theme - The Infinite. The weekend will be an opportunity to reflect on St. Carlos Acutis saying, "our goal must be the infinite and not the finite...Heaven has been waiting for us forever." Our desires can be fulfilled by God and there is meaning to our communion with Him in the Eucharist. Our keynote speakers, Sr. Josephine Garrett, Tim Jara, and Rhyan Ramirez, will unpack this theme through our general sessions that also include engaging prayer experiences and music led by the Dave Moore Band. In the weekend, there is also time for breakout talks that offer a more focused discussion on topics that speak directly to what youth are engaging in and going through.  By the end of the weekend we hope that our groups have fostered a deeper community with their parish and the Diocese and most importantly had an encounter with Jesus Christ that can foster a deeper relationship outside the church.