The Grad/YP group is a diverse community of Graduate Students and Young Professionals who gather regularly for prayer, faith exploration, and community building. We host two primary events each month: our monthly Mass & Dinner and Spiritual Directions. Throughout the year, we also offer opportunities for small groups, retreats, service, and social gatherings. All graduate students and young professionals are welcome.
Our primary means of sharing information on group activities is the Grad/YP Monthly Newsletter. If you do not yet receive it, please send a request to smsp.grads.lead@umich.edu. We also highly encourage you to join our GroupMe, where we share reminders about upcoming events and more.
Monthly Mass & Dinner
Join us for our monthly Mass & Dinner beginning with Mass at 6:30pm in the church, followed by a meal, conversation, and opportunity to meet new people in our community.
Dates for Fall 2025: September 22nd, October 20th, November 17th, December 15th
Dates for Winter 2026: January 19th, February 16th, March 23rd, April 20th, May 4th
Reminders and details are published in the monthly Grad/YP Newsletter and GroupMe.
Monthly Spiritual Directions
We continue our monthly Spiritual Directions tradition with opportunities to hear a speaker or take part in some prayer time or social activity.
Dates for Fall 2025: September 8th, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st
Dates for Winter 2026: January 5th, February 2nd, March 9th, April 6th
Reminders and details are published in the monthly Grad/YP Newsletter and GroupMe.
Grad Student & Young Professional Winter Retreat
Join us at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, MI January 23rd-25th, 2026 for a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal – including some social time as well. Further details forthcoming.
Grad/YP Lead Team
All Grad/YP events are planned and led by a team of its members who volunteer their time, energy, and leadership to provide regular opportunities for social and spiritual engagement. The current members of the lead team are Mary Gass, Casey Cummings, Mark Ostermeyer, Sebastian Abisleiman, and Lauren Dantzer.
Please contact Fr Dan for more information about the Grad/YP group, or write to the lead team at smsp.grads.lead@umich.edu.
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