Converge! 2026

Converge! 2026

Converge! 2026

An Annual Gathering of Teens and Young Adults Sponsored by the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. Don’t miss this yearly celebration of next-generation followers of Christ gathered together in joy, connection, faith, and friendship!
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites TEENS (7th grade through high school) and YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18–39, single or married) to come and celebrate THE GIFT OF YOUNG PEOPLE in the Church.

Theme: “I HAVE CALLED YOU FRIENDS.” — John 15:15

When?
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Where?
Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church
104 Shaffer St, Sykesville, PA 15865

Schedule (subject to change):

10:00 AM – Arrival and Confessions offered
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Metropolitan William C. Skurla

After the Divine Liturgy:
• Registration, Lunch & Fellowship
• Keynote Address – Dr. Alexander Harb (Melkite Catholic from Alabama)
• Separate activities and interactive sessions for teens and young adults
• Q&A with Archbishop William
• Conclusion and closing prayer (estimated end time: 4:00 PM)

With this event we hope to:
• Celebrate and reflect on the gift of young people in the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
• Connect youth and young adults with one another and with their Church by meeting their Archbishop and priests
• Provide young people with a joyful experience of being together in Christ
• And more

Registration deadline: April 1, 2026. Registration fee: $5.00

Payment Instructions:
- Payments can be submitted online at the end of the registration form.
- Or by mailing a check
Please make checks payable to “METROPOLITAN ARCHDIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH” and mail to: METROPOLITAN ARCHDIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, 66 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

If you have any questions, please email us at: youth@archpitt.org

We look forward to seeing you!
Email address for confirmation emails*
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Teens (7th grade through Highschool)Young Adults (18-39y.o.)Clergy/Religious

Teens (7th grade through High School)
Participant Name*

First NameLast Name
What grade are you in? *
Name and location of your parish*
Parent Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent Email Address*
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Parent Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you as a parent(s) coming with your teen(s)? If yes, please, specify if one or both parents are coming.
If you, as a parent, are not coming with your teen(s), is there any other adult (chaperone) coming with your teens? If yes, please specify the name.
Are there any teen or parent allergies, eating restrictions, or other health conditions of which we should be aware?
Are there any teen or parent allergies, eating restrictions, or other health conditions of which we should be aware?
If you could ask Archbishop William Skurla one question during this event, what would you ask?
Comments or questions? Ask here! We will reply as soon as possible.
I agree
I hereby give permission for my teen to participate in CONVERGE 2026 on April 11, 2026. I fully release, discharge and waive any claims or right of actions which I have or might later have arising from any negligent acts or omissions of the (Arch)Eparchy, Byzantine Catholic Metropolia sui juris of Pittsburgh, any of its employees, agents and all affiliated individuals arising out of any activity associated with the CONVERGE 2026. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the (Arch)Eparchy, any of its employees, agents and all affiliated individuals for damage based on negligence of the (Arch)Eparchy, any of its employees, agents or all affiliated individuals arising out of any incident during the CONVERGE 2026. I attest that I have supplied the Office of youth and young adult ministry with any and all information necessary to insure proper supervision of my child's health and well-being. In case of apparent injury or illness, I wish my child to be sent to a reliable hospital and skilled medical attention be secured at once, for which I expect to pay the usual charges. I also wish that notification of any emergency be made immediately to me at the phone number I have listed. I wish the staff to treat my child as if he or she were their own. I also acknowledge that my child's early departure for medical, disciplinary or personal reasons is my sole responsibility.*

I agree
Parent full name*

First NameLast Name
Parent Signature*
Mailed checkOnline payment

Young Adults
Participant Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name and location of your parish*
SINGLEMARRIED (if your spouse will be attending as well, pls have him/her fill a separate registration form)
Do you have any food allergies/ eating restrictions of which we should be aware? If yes, please specify.
If you could ask Archbishop William Skurla one question during this event, what would you ask?
Comments or questions? Ask here! We will reply as soon as possible.
I agree
Mailed checkOnline payment

Clergy and Religious
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name and location of your parish*
Do you have any food allergies/ eating restrictions of which we should be aware? If yes, please specify.
YesNo
If you could ask Archbishop William Skurla one question during this event, what would you ask?
Comments or questions? Ask here! We will reply as soon as possible.
I agree
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If you have chosen online payment, please click the “Registration Fee for Converge 2026” field, enter your credit card information, and submit both your payment and the form. If you are mailing a check or are clergy/religious attending free of charge, do not click the registration fee field—just click the SUBMIT button right away.

Registration Fee for Converge 2026

Converge! 2026

$5.00

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