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 Formations. 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 2026: September 14th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th Dates for Winter 2027: January 4th, February 1st, March 1st, April 5th Reminders and details are published in the monthly Grad/YP Newsletter and GroupMe.
Monthly Spiritual Formations
We continue our monthly Spiritual Formations tradition with opportunities to hear a speaker or take part in some prayer time or social activity. Dates for Fall 2026: September 28th, October 19th, November 16th, December 21st Dates for Winter 2027: January 18th, February 15th, March 15th Reminders and details are published in the monthly Grad/YP Newsletter and GroupMe.
Grad/YP Winter Retreat
Join us at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, for a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal – including some social time, as well. Tentatively January 22nd-24th, 2027. 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 Casey Cummings, Mark Ostermeyer, Audrey Narhi, Chris Morris, and Colin Degenfelder.
Please contact the lead team at smsp.grads.lead@umich.edu for more information about the Grad/YP group