One week of worship, formation, friendship and mission - built on five pillars. For Catholic youth aged 13-35, youth leaders and chaplains; delegates from neighbouring countries welcome.
Daily Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, the Rosary and vocation testimonies.
All four Ecclesiastical Provinces of Uganda under one banner - one Catholic youth family.
Practical workshops on mental health, unemployment, relationships and the environment.
Formation for leadership in Church and society - with integrity, courage and service.
Connected to World Youth Day themes and the Holy Father's message to young people.
Small-group sharing, Q&A with the bishops, talent showcases, sports, and cultural performances from every province.
Located in Nsambya, Kampala, the Youth Empowerment and Sharing (Y.E.S) Center is Uganda's premier Catholic youth facility - state-of-the-art auditoriums, open-air convention grounds and secure prayer gardens.
Youth to Encounter the Savior - the name says it all.
Directions & accommodationHost venue of the National Youth Convention 2026.
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