YCP San Diego

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Young Catholic Professionals, or YCP as we call it, 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. JPII exhorts us “Do not be afraid…to take up the challenge of making Ch

rist known in the modern metropolis.” Your participation will empower us ‘Work in Witness for Christ’ and bring His Light to the world.

06/19/2026

🔥🎙️ We are thrilled to announce that Kurt Gibson is returning to emcee our Annual Executive Virtue Panel! We love the incredible energy Kurt brings to the mic, and he is ready to guide an unforgettable night.

This year, we’re tackling a virtue that’s tough to hold onto in a competitive world: Humility.

We’ve gathered a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the altar to the marketplace who prove that true success isn't about self-promotion—it's about radical service.

Here is your sneak peek:

Auxiliary Bishop Felipe Pulido: From working agricultural fields as a teen to being appointed by Pope Francis, his life is a masterclass in choosing God’s call over personal ambition. 🙏

Fr. Agustin "Fr. Gus" Opalalic: Armed with a Doctorate in Canon Law and 40+ years of priesthood, he brings a beautiful blend of deep wisdom and joyful, down-to-earth humor. ✨

Kim Ip: A brilliant wealth advisor and Partner at Evoke, she masterfully balances high-level financial strategy with a quiet heart for parish stewardship. 💼

Cindy Salas Murphy: CEO of Emma Health and San Diego Business Journal CEO of the Year, she is disrupting healthcare through cutting-edge AI, while keeping faith and family as her ultimate anchor. 🚀

No matter what your daily grind looks like, come get the real-world blueprint on how to lead with fierce capability and true humility.

📅 THE ROADMAP
📍 Where: Church of the Nativity
🗓️ When: Thursday, June 25th
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Exclusively for young adults ages 20–39)

6:30 PM – Holy Mass

7:00 PM – Dinner & Social Mixer (Live music by Jenna and Arman! 🎶)

7:40 PM – Executive Panel Discussion

9:10 PM – Post-Event Fellowship

Space is limited! Register today at ycpsandiego.org

06/17/2026

We are thrilled to announce our panelist lineup for next week’s YCP Virtue Panel on Thursday, June 25th, as we gather to explore what it truly means to be grounded in the virtue of humility. ✨ View their bios...

We are honored to welcome Cindy Salas Murphy (CEO of Emma Health) and Kim Ip (Managing Director & Investment Advisor at Evoke), alongside Auxiliary Bishop Felipe Pulido and Fr. Agustin "Gus" Opalalic (Pastor of the Church of the Nativity). 💼🙏 They will share how they intentionally practice humility as a discipline to stay grounded in their professional lives. 🌱

This is a free event for young adults ages 20–39. Join us to find fellowship, food, and insight:

6:30 PM – Holy Mass
7:00 PM – Courtyard Mixer (free food and drinks!)
7:40 PM – Executive Panel

Don't miss out on an incredible night of growth—plant your roots with our community and register today at ycpsandiego.org. 🎟️🌿

06/15/2026

Everyone wants to make an impact. But what if true greatness starts with humility? 🌱

In a world focused on status, achievement, and self-promotion, humility helps us stay rooted in what matters most and creates space for God to work through our lives and careers.

Join YCP San Diego for our upcoming Virtue Panel: Greatness Through Humility and hear from local Catholic executives on how this virtue has shaped their leadership, faith, and success.

📍 THE DETAILS:

Where: Church of the Nativity (Rancho Santa Fe)

When: Thursday, June 25

For Young Adults (Ages 20–39), free! | dinner & drinks included!

⏰ THE TIMELINE:

6:30 PM: Holy Mass

7:00 PM: Dinner & Networking Mixer

7:40 PM: Executive Panel

9:10 PM: Post-Event Fellowship

🎟️ Register now at ycpsandiego.org.

06/10/2026

🙌 Pack 2 million meals. This weekend. 💛

Deacon John Fredette invites you to join 5,100+ volunteers June 13–14 at Cathedral Catholic High School as we pack meals for families here in San Diego and across the globe. 🌎 This year, one million meals stay local with Catholic Charities, and one million go to Mexico and Africa. High energy, great music, and real impact—bring your family, friends, and serve with us! ✨

Sign up now: millionmealevent.org

Hosted by Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego

06/06/2026

Ever feel like you’re trying to balance two completely different worlds? 🌍💼

On one side, you have your career—where the world tells you to constantly hustle, project perfection, and chase the next title. On the other side, you have your faith—which calls you to something much deeper.

The good news? You don't have to choose between professional excellence and spiritual depth.

True, lasting success is built on humility (from the Latin humus, meaning earth or soil). 🌿 It’s not about being a corporate doormat; it's about being well-cultivated ground so God can grow true greatness and massive impact through your daily work.

Shift your focus from moving faster to growing deeper.

Join YCP San Diego for our upcoming Virtue Panel: Greatness through Humility.

📍 THE DETAILS:

Where: Church of the Nativity (Rancho Santa Fe)

When: Thursday, June 25

For Young Adults (Ages 20–39), free! | dinner & drinks included!

⏰ THE TIMELINE:

6:30 PM: Holy Mass

7:00 PM: Dinner & Networking Mixer

7:40 PM: Executive Panel

9:10 PM: Post-Event Fellowship

Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with God, or you're just trying to figure out how to navigate the modern workplace without losing your soul, you belong in this room. All faith journeys are welcome! 🤝

We’ve built an incredible panel of local Catholic executives to guide this conversation, and we can't wait to introduce them to you over the next few weeks! 👀

🎟️ Register now at ycpsandiego.org! Tap the link in our bio to lock in your free spot and invite a friend!

06/05/2026

The Called26 Awards were a beautiful celebration of the incredible work happening on college campuses across the country to help students grow in their faith.

We were especially happy to see our YCP San Diego Marketing Director, Claudia Buccio, serve as emcee for the event hosted by at the . Claudia shared how campus ministry helped shape her faith and inspired her continued involvement through

To all the campus ministers and faith leaders investing in the next generation: thank you. YCP chapters across the country are ready to welcome your students!

05/30/2026

“Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance…” 🛠️✨

As we close the month of the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, we look to our patron saint as a model of holy work — steady, humble, and rooted in God.

And especially this week, as Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calls us to step out of the rush and protect the true grandeur of the human person, St. Joseph reminds us that our work is meant to be anchored in something deeper.

So we asked our Holy Happy Hour attendees: when the professional pace picks up, how do you return to that deeper center and keep Christ at the center of your work? 💬🎥

05/22/2026

Last week, 175+ of you showed up for Holy Happy Hour, and it was a beautiful reminder that our faith is relational at its core. This is what happens when we show up together—authentic community where San Diego Catholics meet face-to-face and experience faith that's real, local, and life-giving.

Big love to SacredSpark for backing real-life community. 🙌

05/11/2026

🍻 IT'S HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🍻 Fr. Marc Gandolfo (Director of Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of SD) is personally inviting YOU to Holy Happy Hour at AleSmith tomorrow at 6:30pm!

Yes, you read that right—priests, deacons, AND a nun walk into a brewery... and you're invited to join! 🙌

Come for the craft beer, stay for the genuine connections. This isn't your average networking event—it's where faith meets fun and new friendships are born.

✨ Meet incredible people (20-39)
✨ Chat & chill with our amazing religious guests
✨ Swing some clubs at the golf simulator ⛳
✨ Experience Catholic community like never before

Register at ycpsandiego.org or just show up—we'd love to see you there! Bring a friend!

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