Celebrating 80 years of YCS impact in the student world
With IYCS Secretary General, alumni and friends around the world
June 28, 2026 | Silver Spring, MD.
Cardijn Associates congratulates the International Young Catholic Students (IYCS - JECI) on the 80th anniversary of IYCS International Coordination! The IYCS is a student movement of secondary and college students, a Catholic Action Movement of the Apostolate of Laity, inspired by the work of Cardinal Joseph Cardijn with young workers. To celebrate this great achievement, IYCS is hosting a two-part celebration with IYCS-JECI Secretary General, Roshan Lobo, and YCS alumni, animators, chaplains, friends and collaborators from around the world!
4:00 - 6:00 pm Reflection Session: Beyond Catholic school and religious formation - Opportunities for youth and young adult formation for Catholic action. Details and speakers TBD. (Pre-registration required)
5:30 pm General admission open for Celebration mixer, prayer, dinner and fellowship. $10 per person. Opportunities available for patrons and sponsors to support the event.
Contact: 3476494241 Leonard Bonny Palma | leonardbonny@gmail.com

