Catholic residential youth work

In the UK, Catholic residential youth work is an important part of the Church's ministry to young people.

The centres grew up in the era immediately following the Second Vatican Council, reflecting a renewed interest in both ministry within the Church and in work with young people following the Albemarle Report in the 1960s.

The oldest one is Soli House in Stratford-Upon-Avon, but it was St Cassian's Centre, Kintbury which pioneered the model of work in the field.

The fact that young people on retreats or courses are brought away from their normal environment and into community living for a week is the basis of much of the practice.

Current No longer running Each year at the start of January the volunteers and other staff at the various centres are invited to attend a conference.