Welcome! Here you will find everything you need to know about our student ministry pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to lead my first pilgrimage. I thank everyone for their support, prayers, and financial help.
If anyone would like to help us prepare or donate to our funds, please email me: media@jp2parish.org"

                                        Jonathan Molik
                                        Youth Minister

Meet the Team

My name is John Cmok. I am currently a freshman at Kent State University. I am a ROTC nursing student working towards my career as an Army nurse. I participate in the intramural sports and other athletic clubs on campus. I am an active member at my church at home and the catholic ministries here on campus. I look forward to the pilgrimage to Portugal and all the experience I will gain from this journey. ​
Hi! My name is JT Syta and I am currently a freshman at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. I graduated from Saint Francis High School as the Class of 2021 Valedictorian. I am studying International Business and Marketing, in which I will spend 2 semesters abroad in Santiago, Chile, closely following this WYD to Lisbon. I am beyond excited to take part in this trip with this group of people as we learn and grow our faith and friendships together. Most importantly, we grow our connections with our loving God! It is so important for young people to witness other young people practicing their faith, and I want to immerse myself in it as much as possible.
​My name is Elayna DiPasqua and I’m currently a sophomore at Frontier High School. I love teaching faith formation at my church, and being able to share my faith in God with others. I’m always willing to learn more about my faith and strengthen my relationship with God, my family and my friends. When I heard I was invited to travel to World Youth Day, I was so grateful and I truly believe this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Hi, my name is Dan Novak and I’m currently a senior at Frontier High School. I’m is actively involved at my school, taking any role I can. I have been in school dramas since 5th grade, played trumpet and been in chorus since 4th grade. I am also class president, a member of ethos club, and a soccer referee. I would love to go to World Youth Day 2022 because I’d love to connect with people my age about my faith, especially from different parts of the world. I’ve also never been outside of the US, and I’d love to travel the world as much as I can, and mixing that with my faith seems like the best opportunity for me. Thank you for your support!