THE WELL
A Conference for Young Adults
November 15, 2025
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
We’re bringing the spirit of world youth day to you!
The Office for Ministry with Young Adults is overjoyed to host The Well: A Conference for Young Adults!
- Theme: “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (Jn 15:27).
- Where? Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia Liberty AB Conference Room
- Where Next? Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul in Philadelphia
- Who? All young adults (18-39 years old)
- When? Saturday, November 15, 2025
- What time? Doors open at 1:00 pm at the Sheraton Hotel (Liberty AB Conference Room). The program begins at 2:00 pm. The day concludes with a Vigil Mass!
- What? 3 Dynamic keynote speakers from around the country, meeting new friends and ministries, music, Adoration & Confession, Vigil Mass celebrated by the Archbishop, and much more!
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Each year, the Pope calls the Church around the whole world to celebrate youth and young adults. As a response to this invitation the Office for Ministry with Young Adults (OMYA) is overjoyed to bring to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, The Well: A Conference for Young Adults!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Keynote speakers will be announced in the months of June and July!
SCHEDULE:
The Schedule will be announced in the month of June!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
We look forward to welcoming you on conference day at the Sheraton Hotel and at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul, Downtown Philadelphia. Please find below all the information you will need to register for participating in this event.
CONFERENCE PASSES:
| ATTENDANCE OPTIONS | EARLY REGISTRATION Now – October 1st | STANDARD REGISTRATION October 2nd-November 14th | AT THE DOOR REGISTRATION November 15th |
| Young Adults (18-39 years old) | $45.00 per person | $50.00 per person | $60.00 per person |
| Groups of 5+ Young Adults | $35.00 per person | $45.00 per person | $50.00 per person |
| College Students | $30.00 per person | $40.00 per person | $45.00 per person |
| Group of 5+ College Students | $25.00 per person | $35.00 per person | $40.00 per person |
| Religious (Please pay dinner fee below, if attending dinner) | $0.00 per person | $0.00 per person | $0.00 per person |
| Scholarship for young adult African American/Black Catholics living in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This includes both the Conference Pass & Dinner! (Please note: all young adults that are Black, African American or of African descent can select this free conference pass option provided by the St. Martin de Porres Foundation. | $0.00 per person | $0.00 per person | $0.00 per person |
ADD-ONS:
| DINNER OPTION | Now – November 10th (not available after Nov. 10th) |
| Cheesesteak Buffet Dinner | $15.00 per person |
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COST OF REGISTRATION?
- Nationally acclaimed keynote speakers
- Conference t-shirt
- Community building at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown
DINNER:
- Dinner is not included in the registration cost, unless you have purchased the add-on cheesesteak buffet dinner (which will be provided at the Sheraton Hotel)
- Participants who are not purchasing dinner at the Sheraton are encouraged to make a reservation at nearby restaurants or visit the Reading Terminal Market.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION:
- All sales are final. Please note that all sales are final and we will not be able to grant refunds. However, registrations are transferable. If you are unable to attend the conference and you can find someone to come in your place.
- Registration confirmation. Once you complete your online registration, you will receive an email receipt confirming your registration. If you do not receive an email receipt, check to make sure you have fully completed your online registration. Once you arrive for the conference you’ll need to check-in at the door.
- Large group registration. If you wish to register a large group, you can do this in the registration form or by check, please send us an email if you need to do this via check and we will accommodate your request.
- Scholarships. If you would like to attend the conference, but financial burdens are preventing you from doing so, please send us an email and we can provide scholarship options based on your level of need.
VOLUNTEERING AT THE CONFERENCE:
We are in need of volunteers the day of the event to support with setup, cleanup, registration, hospitality etc. If you are interested to join our team, please contact Andrea Mueller: amueller@archphila.org
VENDORS & EXHIBITORS TABLING
Interested in representing your ministry or organization during our vendors/exhibitors portion of the Young Adult Conference?
We are excited to have vocations, young adult ministries, missionary groups, apostolates, and Catholic organizations represented during our exhibitors and vendors portion of the day in which young adult attendees can mix, mingle, and learn more about the key ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
The application for vendors & exhibitors will be released in June!
If you have any questions, please contact: amueller@archphila.org
BECOME A SPONSOR
By organizing this event, we are aiming to create an opportunity for young adults to experience a transformative encounter with the Lord, just like the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:4-42). This can happen especially through the Eucharist, Confessions, Eucharistic Adoration, fellowship, powerful keynote speakers, and fellowship! Please consider supporting this mission!
Sponsors receive conference passes with dinner and other benefits, depending on the level of contribution. We are extremely grateful for your consideration of partnering with us to serve young adults across Philadelphia! We expect to draw between 300-500 young adult attendees and religious.
Sponsorship Packages can be reviewed below. If you would like to discuss optionality for integration of your branding at the conference further, we are happy to do so. Please note that donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated!
Contact Fr. Timothy Tarnacki if you have any questions about becoming a sponsor: fr.ttarnacki@archphila.org
| SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES | Bronze $1,000 | Silver $2,000 | Gold $3,000+ |
| Exhibitor Table, if requested | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Logo on Event Webpage | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Two Conference Passes, if requested | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Your swag/merchandise distributed at registration table, if provided | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Logo displayed in program | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Verbal Recognition during conference | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Slide displaying your branding/logo during the event | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Post-event recognition on Social Media | ✅ |
FAQ & CONFERENCE MAP
Where do I park?
Free parking is available in the parking lot of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on 17th street. Overflow parking is available a short walk away at Roman Catholic High School which is also free! Street parking is also available.
What is the cost of the conference?
You can find registration costs listed here: https://phillyyam.org/thewell/#registration
Can I arrive late to the conference?
There are options to arrive late to the conference, but you must get in contact with Andrea Mueller to navigate this: amueller@archphila.org
Who are the speakers for this conference?
We are pleased to welcome gifted speakers to lead the Young Adult Conference, selected for their expertise on our conference theme. To see topics, photos, and biographies of these presenters, please click here: https://phillyyam.org/thewell/#speakers
Who should attend the Young Adult Conference?
There will be something for everyone at the Young Adult Conference, so all are invited! The speakers will direct their remarks so that they are applicable and relevant to young adults in all three states of life – married, single, and religious. Our non-Catholic friends are also very welcome to attend! The talks will address specifically Catholic themes, but these are also universal truths that will be valuable and life-giving to every young adult.
Are tickets required to get in?
Tickets are not required for the conference. If you have completed your registration (you will receive an email receipt in your inbox), name tags will be printed for each name included in your registration. Name tags will be picked up during check-in on the day of the conference. All attendees should check-in under their own last name, even if attending as a group, provided that the names were included in the registration form.
Conference Map:
