ACAMPS North America: an encounter that will change your life
Welcome to a vibrant celebration where faith meets adventure, and hearts are set ablaze with the fire of God’s love. ACAMPS North Festival, hosted annually in the scenic embrace of New England, beckons young adults from across the USA and Canada to embark on a journey of faith, community, and profound personal discovery. An Unforgettable Experience ACAMPS isn’t just an event—it’s a transformative experience designed to resonate deeply with young hearts seeking purpose and connection. Rooted in the spirituality of the Shalom Catholic Community, ACAMPS blends dynamic worship, engaging talks, and pulsating music to create an atmosphere where faith comes alive and friendships flourish. A Fusion of Faith and Fun Imagine spending days surrounded by the majestic beauty of New ...

Level UP Summer Camp Retreat for young adults
Come and experience the bliss and true joy at Level – Up 2024 hosted by Shalom Catholic Community from May 31st to June 2nd in Ontario. Be witness to mindful serenity, prayer and get–together on an overnight weekend summer camp that involves being closer to God, community, friendships, having fun with exciting games thus making core memories. What are the details? When is it? The evening of May 31 through the evening of June 2. Where is it? The Valley of the Mother of God, 953376 – 7th Line EHS Mono, ON What is the cost? The cost $200, which includes accommodation, meals and activities. How can I pay? You save your spot by filling the form below and as ...

40th anniversary of the first meeting of the youth with St. John Paul II in Rome
The St. Lawrence International Center and the Shalom Community held the “Festival of Hope” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first youth meeting with Pope Wojtyla in St. Peter’s Square, the seed of World Youth Day. On April 13 and 14, the “Festival of Hope” was held at the St. Lawrence International Youth Center (CSL) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first meeting of young people in St. Peter’s Square, convened with St. John Paul II during the Holy Year of the Redemption in 1984. In homage and remembrance of this moment that later gave rise to the World Youth Days (WYD), on Saturday, April 13, the Youth Cross, a gift of St. John Paul II, was once ...

Pope Francis to young people around the world: “Christ lives and loves you infinitely”
25 March marks the 5th anniversary of the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation “Christus vivit”, a message of hope and faith from the Holy Father that resonates in the hearts of Shalom youth. Message of Pope Francis Dear young people, Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive! This certainty always makes my heart overflow with joy, and now it inspires me to write you this Message, five years after the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit, the fruit of the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that had as its theme: “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment”. Above all, I would like my words to be a source of renewed hope for you. In today’s world, ...
Padre João Chagas Wilkes

“Young people always surprise, they are hope for the Church and for the world”
Father João Chagas, priest and missionary of Life Community, has been on mission in Rome for more than 20 years at the service of the Shalom Catholic Community and the universal church. They were years of "richness", full of experiences marked by the protagonism of young people from all over the world, years which now culminate in his return to Fortaleza, Brazil.