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Catholic singles seek faithful connections at huge SEEK 2026 speed dating event
Young Catholics gathered for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4. Read more
SEEK 2026: Students inspired to bring faith home
SEEK 2026 was more than a conference; it was a call for students to bring faith, courage, and joy back... Read more
SEEK 2026 draws record attendance, with largest crowd in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus drew the largest crowd with over 16,100 registered, compared with 5,907 in Fort Worth, Texas, and 4,503 in Denver. Read more
FOCUS expands reach into parishes, hoping to revitalize local Church
For nearly 30 years, FOCUS has been known for its missionary work on college campuses. Earlier this year, it began... Read more
‘To the Heights!’: SEEK 2026 invites young Catholics to rediscover holiness
College students are gathering this week for SEEK 2026, the annual conference hosted by the Catholic student ministry FOCUS. Read more
SEEK 2026 set to kick off in 3 cities
The annual Catholic SEEK conference will take place Jan. 1–5 in three U.S. cities: Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Fort Worth,... Read more
UPDATE: Curtis Martin steps down as CEO of FOCUS after nearly 3 decades leading ministry group
Curtis Martin said that after nearly three decades, the organization now numbers “more than 1,000 FOCUS missionaries … in over... Read more
FOCUS founder calls for evangelism amid upcoming conclave: ‘The world is looking to us’
In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth” from St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Curtis Martin spoke on the current... Read more
‘A great witness’: SEEK25 wraps up in Salt Lake City
The SEEK conference, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City from Jan. 1–5, is more like... Read more
‘Our hearts are restless until they rest in you’: SEEK25 kicks off in Washington, D.C.
“We are here, because guess what? Everything isn’t OK in the world today,” Bishop Robert Brennan said at the opening... Read more
Record numbers of young adults flock to Salt Lake City for SEEK25
More than 21,000 people have begun the new year seeking Jesus at the biggest Catholic young adult conference of the... Read more
‘Follow Me’ SEEK conference to debut satellite event in Washington, D.C.
For the first time, the annual Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ SEEK conference will take place in two locations: Salt... Read more
FOCUS co-founders receive 2024 Mother Angelica Award
EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2024 Mother Angelica Award to Curtis and Michaelann Martin, co-founders of the Fellowship of... Read more
Weightlifting champion puts barbell to the side for a new journey — the priesthood
Will Heller, a 21-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, is a two-time Junior National Medalist and All American and a state record... Read more
FOCUS missionaries join Catholic team supporting Olympic athletes in Paris
Varsity Catholic, a division of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, has sent four missionaries to Paris to cater to... Read more
Men’s group at Ave Maria University aims to form selfless husbands and loving fathers
The St. Joseph’s Men’s Group is made up of roughly 190 men striving to emulate the group’s namesake. Read more
‘The world needs you’: Students encouraged to continue sharing faith as SEEK24 ends
The conference attracted young people, clergy, religious sisters, and more from around the world this week for talks, workshops, entertainment,... Read more
SEEK24 speakers see ‘radical openness’ to Jesus among young conference attendees
Young Catholics attending the SEEK24 conference are expressing an openness to letting Jesus deeper into their lives, several speakers told... Read more
SEEK24 continues in St. Louis with an eye to Salt Lake City in 2025
A record number of college-age students, priests, bishops, religious brothers, sisters, and more are attending SEEK24. Read more
Massive attendance, enthusiasm at Fellowship of Catholic University Students conference
Forty-four bishops are in attendance this year — more than double last year's number — as well as 450 seminarians,... Read more
