After the trip, members of the group were invited to host the We Found the Food programme on Radio Maria England (a title pointing to the need for spiritual nourishment). During the broadcast, they shared how the holiday had deepened their faith. They also encouraged other young Catholics to get involved in Jesuit Young Adult Ministries.
Veronica, who hosted the conversation, highlighted the vibrancy of the London community:
“Farm Street Church has a huge outreach programme and our young adult Mass at 7.00pm on Sundays is always heaving, there’s always new people every weekend, there’s activities going on all the time, and that’s really where you can find the food if you’re feeling hungry too.”
Clara reflected on the simplicity of the group’s time in Barmouth:
“We don’t really need that much to be happy and to have our hearts full. The best part about Wales was how simple everything really was – we just had each other, we had a sense of community, joy, nature, and prayer. And that is what filled our days.”
Carl agreed, noting how joy and faith intertwined throughout the trip:
“There was something so beautifully simple, almost Ignatian about the holiday, that we found God in everything – in the bonfires we shared together, the daily Masses, the prayer, but also in the fun and the laughter, in ABBA parties – just a moment of pure joy!”
Ken Vance, a Jesuit Brother who accompanied the group to Barmouth, said:
“Having recovered from a week-long stint of cooking, I realise how privileged I was to be involved with such an interesting and lively group of young people. Their energy, talent and quiet devotion was an inspiration to an old man like me. This is the third year of providing food for the group and it was the largest number yet.”
The interview will be re-aired on Friday 12 September at 7.45pm on Radio Maria England. You can listen live online here.
Jesuit young adult groups are restarting their weekly activities this September, inviting young adults aged roughly 18–35 to reconnect, grow in faith, and build community. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, the groups encourage participants to notice where God is at work in everyday life, while offering a welcoming space to make friends, explore faith, and celebrate the joy of community.
Glasgow - 7 September
The programme kicked off on Sunday 7th September and can be viewed in full on their website. On Sunday evenings at 7.00pm, young adults gather at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, Scott Street, for a meal, fellowship, a talk, or a period of group reflection and individual prayer, concluding with 9.00pm Mass. Regular monthly events include Focus on Virtues and Ignatian Spirituality Nuggets, alongside communal prayer, dinners, and movie nights. You can follow the group on Instagram.
Glasgow also hosts a Deaf Young Adults Catholic Community, which meets once a fortnight on Saturdays at 6.30pm in the Ogilvie Centre. The full programme is available on their website.
Edinburgh - 14 September
The programme this year kicks off on Sunday 14th September at 4.30pm with a welcome tea at the Edinburgh Jesuit Church (28 Lauriston Street), followed by Mass (The Seven) at 7.00pm. Throughout the term, there are opportunities for monthly spiritual development sessions after Mass (First Sunday Circle), retreats, social events, and spiritual accompaniment.
You can find more information about their young adult activities on their website or on Instagram. Further contact details can be found here.
Central London - 21 September
This year’s programme kicks off on Sunday 21st September at 4.00pm with a welcome tea in the Cana Room at the London Jesuit Centre (Mount Street, Mayfair). Weekly Mass takes place at Farm Street Church every Sunday at 7.00pm, followed by a social at the London Jesuit Centre.
Weekly and monthly events include Sunday walks, film and prayer nights, and talks with guest speakers. Special one-off events, such as the annual concert at Farm Street Church on 27th September, offer further opportunities to celebrate faith and friendship. Find out more here or on Instagram.
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