Frassati Fellowship for Young Adults is a diocesan ministry that focuses on serving young adults ages 18-35. Many Catholics fall away from the Church during this time, so we strive provide an opportunity to come to know Jesus as Lord and friend through community and prayer. Frassati supports parish-based young adult small groups in the diocese by organizing large group events that offer opportunities for prayer, faith formation, and fellowship. We find that building the community is a critical aspect to our success. Interested in becoming a part of a young adult group? Find a parish group below!
The Young Adult Ministry Resources page offers recommended resources for leading a young adult group, accompanying young adults, and growing in your faith.
The “Catholic Chatt” of Young Adult Catholics is established as a community of young adults who desire to live a life of holiness in imitation of Christ in the midst of the modern era. Join the Facebook Group page to stay up to date on all events.
Three area universities offer on-site Catholic centers to serve as a home-away-from-home for college students. Meet friends, share meals, and worship together!
Gladius Spiritus meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for different experiences of knowledge, service, and fellowship. This group is open to young adults aged 18-29. For more information or to join the group, please reach out to Christine Kear at [email protected].
Young Adults (18+) are invited to gather with others their age who are interested in growing in their faith and meeting new people.Fellowship of Young Adults (FOYA) meets twice a month on the first & third Monday of the month, excluding holidays. All are welcome to come and talk about life, school, faith, and more. Follow them on Facebook.
For graudate students and young professionals in Downtown Knoxville and on the UT-Knoxville campus.
The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville has a vibrant young adult community that includes weekly Bible studies for men and women and monthly social events. Follow them on Facebook to learn more. Contact Rick Grindstead at [email protected].
List last updated June 2024
Looking to connect to a young adult ministry near you? Interested in starting a young adult ministry in your parish? Contact our office!
Looking for a young adult group in Spanish? Contact Magdiel Argueta at [email protected] or visit https://dioknox.org/pjh for more information!
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati was dedicated to works of social action, charity, prayer and community. He was involved with Catholic youth and student groups, the Apostleship of Prayer, Catholic Action, and was a third order Dominican. Frassati died in 1925 at the age of 24. He was called “The Man of Eight Beatitudes” by St. John Paul II, who beatified him on May 20, 1990. Blessed Frassati’s feast day is July 4.