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Where it all began.
Experience a life-changing encounter with Christ at the location where it all began: the beautiful campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Speakers
The priest for this conference will be announced soon!
Daniel Harms
Dan Harms is the associate director of Evangelization overseeing Marriage, Family, and Life Ministries for the Diocese of Richmond in Virginia. Itinerant speaking and music ministries have led him to present in 46 states and seven countries. Dan and his bride have four children. Learn more at danielharms.com
Noelle Garcia McHugh
Noelle Garcia is a speaker and recording artist with World Library Publications and One Voice Media.
John Paul Von Arx
John Paul Von Arx seeks to share his faith and love for country music in venues all across America and has been performing professionally for the last 12 years. Since the release of his debut solo album in 2018, John Paul has been known for his advocacy work for people with Down Syndrome and their families. Additionally, in 2020, he began working as a staff member at Franciscan University where he currently oversees Men’s and Women’s Ministry. When not performing or giving talks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters outdoors.
Joel Stepanek
Joel Stepanek has been blessed to travel across the world sharing the Gospel and challenging disciples to grow as leaders. He is the author of several books, including Beginning Well, Chasing Humility, and True North: A Roadmap for Discernment. Joel is an avid Packers fan and enjoys cooking, Spartan races, and reading. Most importantly, he loves spending time with his wife, Colleen, and three children, Elijah Daniel, Sophia Grace, and Micah James.
Conall Hughes
2026 Pricing
Group Leaders
Are you a youth leader who wants to bring your parish’s youth group to a Steubenville Conference? Or a parent interested in bringing your teen (or a group of teens)? We have all the resources you need to make this not just a transformative experience for your teens, but a smooth process for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend a Steubenville Youth Conference?
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Steubenville Youth Conferences are for high school youth: 9–12th graders. This includes youth entering 9th grade through those who have just graduated 12th grade at the time of the conference.
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Chaperones must be 21 years of age and have completed the Environmental Safety Training at the time of the conference.
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There is no minimum number of youths you can bring, but each group must have at least 1 male chaperone for every 10 male youth AND 1 female chaperone for every 10 female youth.
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Each group may have up to 2 chaperones for every 10 youth of that same gender.