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Theology Day: Beyond Belief—Collegeville, Emmaus Hall
January 20 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Beyond Belief: How Belonging, Joy and Encounter Awaken Faith for Young People Today
Donelle Poling, D.Min.
Not all youth and young adults are abandoning their faith. However, they are reimagining it through authentic belonging, joyful engagement, and meaningful encounters. Drawing on Pope Francis’ Theology of Encounter and the USCCB’s Listen, Teach, and Send framework, discover practical approaches for creating and fostering the connections young people seek and learn how they themselves are becoming catalysts for renewal in our faith communities.
Donelle Poling is the Director of Conversatio: Creating a Culture of Encounter and Youth in Theology and Ministry (YTM) at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. She is a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) candidate with a concentration in Interculturality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL.
Dates & Times
Friday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Emmaus Hall, Saint John’s University
Friday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Online Webinar
Tuesday, January 20 (2026), 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Emmaus Hall, Saint John’s University
OUT OF STATE: Friday, February 6 (2026), 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Scottsdale, AZ
OUT OF STATE: (Friday, February 27 (2026) Naples Women’s Club, Naples, MN
