The Diocese of Rochester Youth Advocacy Fund (also known as the Diocesan Youth Advocacy Fund) is a scholarship fund through the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis that helps youth participate in Diocesan and National programs such as the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), Steubenville Youth Conference and our high school servant leadership program, Youth LEAD (Leadership Evangelization And Discipleship). Below is a small snapshot of how this fund has benefited the youth of the Diocese of Rochester in the last couple of years.

• Over $8,000 was awarded to 27 youth who applied for financial assistance through the Diocesan Youth Advocacy Fund to defray some of the cost of participation in NCYC 2025.
• Six youth received $100 OR MORE towards their $250 registration fee for Youth LEAD in 2024.

The Office of Evangelization & Catechesis could not support youth in this way without the generous support of people like you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! God bless you!