DCYC participants made blankets for the homeless as a service project. On left, youth engage in small group discussions. (Photos by Melissa Smalley)

DCYC participants had a chance to play some fun games in between worship and talks. (Photos by Fran Lavelle)

DCYC the Catholic Community of Meridian sent 8 high school students and it was a great weekend. From a youth director’s perspective, it was great to see the Holy Spirit move in and around them. We have a great group of kids. (Photos by Angela Dove)

DCYC St. Michael (Photos by Liz Edmondson)

Picture on left: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Vicksburg participated at the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference, March 3-5 held at Vicksburg Convention Center. Pictured left to right are Dr. Josephine Calloway, (Religious Director), Fr. Joseph Chau Nguyen, SVD, (Pastor), Erin Watson, Crystal Slaughter, KeAsia Slaughter, and De’Marques Flowers.

Picture on right: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Vicksburg participated at the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference, March 3-5 held at Vicksburg Convention Center. Pictured left to right are Fr. Joseph Chau Nguyen, SVD, (Pastor), KeAsia Slaughter, Crystal Slaughter, Erin Watson and De’Marques Flowers. (Photos by L. Thomas)