Steubenville STL Mid-America is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens are invited to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens. Our conference is an outreach of Franciscan University in partnership with the St. Louis Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry. Conferences are held every year in July and take place on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.
On July 7-9, some of our youth, along with Michael Nations, Aiarriaunte Mercer and parents, joined 5,000 students to learn from Sarah Swafford, Sr. Josephine Garret, Fr. Mike Schmitz and others. Each person who spoke poured so much into their talks. Students left watning more joy, peace, clarity, and opportunity to talk to Jesus face to face. We are praying that the Lord brings these things to fruition. Below are some highlights.