Catholic Youth Celebration 2018 

March 2-4, 2018
Gonzaga Prep in Spokane

CYC is a weekend gathering of Catholic high school youth from throughout the Spokane Diocese.

Jackie Francois Angel 

Jackie is a full-time traveling speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader from Orange County, CA. In 2006, she became an artist with OCP/SpiritandSong.com with whom she has released two albums. She has been involved in youth ministry since she graduated high school, and she now travels the globe speaking to young people about God’s love and leading worship for various events and ministries. In 2013, she married the love of her life, Bobby Angel, and they now have two adorable little girls.  

Sr. Marie Veritas, S.V., Sr. Jordan Rose, S.V., and Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, S.V.

The Sisters of Life are consecrated to protect and enhance the sacredness and dignity of every human life.  Immersed in contemplative Eucharistic prayer, within a vibrant community life, the Sisters seek to act in imitation of the Blessed Mother, bringing the consoling presence of Jesus Christ, conceived beneath their hearts to every person they meet, especially those whose lives are hidden, weak or wounded.  Their missions include caring for vulnerable pregnant women and their unborn children; inviting those wounded by abortion into the healing mercy of Jesus; fostering a Culture of Life through evangelization; retreat works; and upholding the beauty of marriage and family life.  www.sistersoflife.org

Brian and Kathryn Stai 

Brian and his wife Kathryn have a beautiful little girl and call Cheney, WA home.  Brian is a graduate of North Colorado University and a former FOCUS missionary who served at Eastern Washington University.  Brian has recently recorded an album some would classify as “Americana” or Modern Folk.  Kathryn is also a former FOCUS missionary and loves being a mom, and working as a nurse. 

Daniel Oberreuter 

Daniel Oberreuter is the lead singer of The Thirsting. The Thirsting offers cutting edge Catholic music that speaks to today’s generation. In 2008 they released their first album, Companions of the Lamb, and in 2011 their highly anticipated sophomore album Universal Youth was produced. The band was originally founded in order to engage the culture with a universal message of true freedom through an encounter with Christ.  “Michael” released  in 2017 is an inspired collection that will inspire faith.  “Stay Strong, Stay Catholic.”