THELEAVEN.ORG | VOL. 43, NO. 17 | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
TAKING NCYC BY STORM Youth from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas took part in the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis Nov. 18-20. The biennial event featured speakers, performers and opportunities for youth to deepen their faith. Photos by Kathryn White
Archdiocesan youth board the bus at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kansas, for the long ride to the National Catholic Youth Conference Nov. 18-21 in Indianapolis.
Wande was one of the acts on the opening night of the conference, Nov. 18, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. She had the whole stadium jumping and praising Jesus with the song, “Be the Light.”
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From left, Neah Servaes, Elizabeth Humburg, Hannah Humburg, Sarah Humburg and Sydney Johnson, all members of St. Benedict Parish in Atchison, enjoy some downtime at the conference. When asked about her favorite part of the conference, Hannah didn’t hesitate. “Singing the Divine Mercy chaplet,” she said. “It gave me goosebumps.”
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