YCP Houston

The Houston chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) offers monthly events to serve the professi St. Learn more at www.ycphouston.org.

Young Catholic Professionals, or YCP, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that encourages young adults working in various professions to ‘Work in Witness for Christ.' Our target audience is young adults in their 20s and 30s, single and married who are highly motivated to achieve person and professional success. They are also seeking a greater understanding of their Catholic faith and identity.

JPII exhorts us “Do not be afraid…to take up the challenge of making Christ known in the modern metropolis.” Your participation will empower us ‘Work in Witness for Christ’ and bring His Light to the world.

06/16/2026

How do we faithfully steward the many vocations God has entrusted to us?

Topic: “Called As One: Harmonizing Marriage, Career, and Spiritual Life Through Virtuous Stewardship”

Our panelists shared how they strive to integrate these callings through intentional living, prayer, and virtue in their marriage. Whether you’re discerning marriage, navigating career growth, or seeking greater balance in your spiritual life, this conversation offered practical wisdom and encouragement for the journey.

The road to holiness isn’t found in choosing one vocation over another, it is found in faithfully stewarding all that God has entrusted to us.

Thank you to YCP Houston’s board members for such an engaging panel discussion this month! We enjoyed seeing you all there. 🫶🏻

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our President, Yarlin Paz, for being nominated chapter leader of the month!! ✨

“What makes Yarlin truly special is her heart for collaboration, she has been intentional about partnering with other Catholic organizations in the area, deepening YCP Houston’s roots in the local Church and beyond. Houston is lucky to have her, and we are so grateful for everything she brings to this mission.”

Her efforts along with the team’s passion are what make YCP Houston the best!

❤️

06/01/2026

The road to professional and personal growth can feel a lot like the Road to Emmaus. As the disciples walked, confused and uncertain, Christ met them where they were, listened to them, and guided them forward.

In our own careers, God often works through mentors, colleagues, friends, and leaders who accompany us along the way, offering wisdom, encouragement, and perspective when we need it most.

Who has walked alongside you in your journey? Take a moment to thank those who have helped shape your path, and consider how you can accompany someone else today. YCP Houston thanks Randy Mill for the wisdom he shared with us.

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05/28/2026

Join YCP Houston on June 10th at Christ the Good Shepherd for an evening focused on faithful stewardship in marriage, career, family life, and faith. Inspired by the Parable of the Talents, married Catholic couples will share how they discern their shared vocation, navigate life’s decisions, and live with intentionality and trust in God.

Whether single, dating, engaged, or married, come gain practical wisdom and spiritual insight while connecting with other young professionals striving to live out their faith.

🕕 Networking + food & drinks at 6 PM
🕖 Panel begins at 7 PM

05/24/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY: Young Catholic Professionals Houston invites you to our next Executive Speaker Series, “Accompaniment – A Journey with Christ,” featuring Randy Mill on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Randy is a Senior Project Manager and Business Opportunity Manager with more than 20 years at Shell, where he has supported multiple business lines including Chemicals, LNG, Refining, and Carbon Capture while building and leading high-performing teams with an entrepreneurial mindset.

A lifelong Catholic, Randy will share how his personal faith journey has been deeply intertwined with the arc of his career and why accompanying faith and work is essential. Through stories of the highs and lows of professional life, he will reflect on how Christ has strengthened and guided him along the way — and how we can become more aware of God’s presence in our own journeys.

Register at the link in bio!

05/21/2026

The road to sainthood is not always easy but always worth it! The 2026 YCP conference was a reminder that holiness is possible even in the middle of the modern world and it is not meant to be lived alone.

This year’s conference was a place where faith and professional life came together through meaningful conversations, mentorship, prayer, AND authentic community. YCP empowers us all to live boldly for Christ through your careers, relationships, and daily lives.

Join a community striving not just for success but for sanctity. 🙏🏼

05/16/2026

Young Catholic Professionals Houston invites you to our next Executive Speaker Series, “Accompaniment – A Journey with Christ,” featuring Randy Mill on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Randy is a Senior Project Manager and Business Opportunity Manager with more than 20 years at Shell, where he has supported multiple business lines including Chemicals, LNG, Refining, and Carbon Capture while building and leading high-performing teams with an entrepreneurial mindset.

A lifelong Catholic, Randy will share how his personal faith journey has been deeply intertwined with the arc of his career and why accompanying faith and work is essential. Through stories of the highs and lows of professional life, he will reflect on how Christ has strengthened and guided him along the way — and how we can become more aware of God’s presence in our own journeys.

Link here : https://ycp.glueup.com/event/randy-mills-accompaniment-a-journey-with-christ-182110/

05/12/2026

Good things come to those who wait! Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts and trying every trick short of calling in a miracle, we’ve made the tough call to CANCEL our upcoming Executive Panel Discussion.

Stay tuned for updates! Thank you for your patience, your joy and willingness to roll with the punches!

05/05/2026

Work is life's greatest therapy. What does that mean? Last week, more than 150 young Catholic professionals gathered to listen to Mattress Mack speak on how work has provided a greater purpose in his life on many occasions. He gave insight to his business, triumph of mental illness in his family, and the importance of human dignity in a culture of death. Mr. Mack found his passion in helping his community, one of which he is a pillar, and encourages us to find our niche to give back to our neighbor. We have the personal responsibility to say "Yes" to life in all that we do, with dignity!

Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this Executive Speaker Series happen! We hope to see you all again in our upcoming events... more details to follow!

📸: @ Samuel Herrera

04/27/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY!
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale
St. Anne’s Catholic Church | St. Basil Hall
Wednesday, April 29th
Networking Hour at 6 PM
Talk at 7 PM
Free registration: https://ycp.glueup.com/event/jim-mattress-mack-mcingvale-177936/

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P. O. Box 1793
Houston, TX
77201

Telephone

+18326647820

Website

http://www.ycphouston.org/

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