Made New
“So, whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.” -2 Corinthians 5:17

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Diocese of Crookston Youth Conference (DCYC)! This year's theme, Made New, invites young people to encounter the transforming love of Jesus Christ and discover the new life He offers. Throughout the day, participants will hear inspiring witness talks, worship together, encounter Christ in the Sacraments through Confession, Mass, and Eucharistic Adoration, and enjoy a day filled with fellowship and fun.

Join us on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota.

We are excited to be joined by Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Kristina Benson, Fr. Joe Kim, and Jon Martin, who will share their faith, witness, and love of Jesus Christ with the young Church.


 
Conference Information
 
Who: Students in Grades 6–12
 Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
 Time: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Doors open for check-in at 9:30 a.m.)
 Location: Sanford Center
 1111 Event Center Drive NE
 Bemidji, MN
 Lunch: Included with registration
 
We recommend an adult-to-youth ratio of 1:7 (one adult for every seven youth).

 Registration Process
Please note that the registration process for DCYC has changed. In the past, youth ministers registered participants on behalf of their parish. To provide a more consistent registration experience across Diocese of Crookston events, all DCYC registrations will now be managed through Regpack.

With this new process, parents or guardians will register their own child(ren) directly for the event. Information about the registration process for both youth and adult participants, including instructions for adult Safe Environment certification, is available here: 
Registration Instructions
 
Check-In
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Please allow enough time to complete the check-in process before the conference begins at 10:00 a.m.

Meals
Lunch is included with registration. No breakfast or dinner will be provided, as the conference concludes at 5:00 p.m.

Spending Money
Concessions and merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the day. Participants may wish to bring spending money for these optional purchases.

Attire
Please wear comfortable, active, and modest clothing appropriate for a full day of activities
 
Safe Environment Certification & Adult Registration
Please make sure that all adults are safe-environment certified. Please register the names and emails of all accompanying adults online by Monday, October 6. This will allow our safe environment coordinator to check status in a timely manner. A link to the Safe-Environment Certification, and the registration link for accompanying adults can be found below.
 
Questions
Please visit this webpage in the coming weeks for updates and additional conference information, including speaker information.
 
If you have any questions, please contact:
 
Bob Noel
 Formation Associate
 Diocese of Crookston
 [email protected]
 
We look forward to welcoming you to DCYC 2026 for a day of prayer, community, and encountering Jesus Christ!