Who We Are

At St. Victoria Parish Family, we are dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth of young adults. Our mission is to create a welcoming community where young adults can explore their faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve others.

ENCOUNTER is an outreach ministry of St. Victoria Parish Family that provides authentic community, spiritual accompaniment, and faith enrichment for young adults, couples, and families in their 20’s, 30’s & 40’s. We have regular gatherings and events that inspire fellowship, faith, and fun, rooted in spiritual growth and formation.

“The vision for all our outreach efforts is for those involved to have an encounter with Christ. The connections made and the learning that happens will help us grow in our walk with Christ and have a greater appreciation for, and deeper understanding of, our faith as Catholics. It is these fruits, and a deep sense of purpose, that will inspire us as young adults to “go out” into our workplaces, communities, and families, spreading the love of Jesus and helping others engage more deeply in their own journeys of faith.”
–Fr. Bob White & Lee Sondeno, Director of Young Adult Ministry at St. Victoria.

Staff

Meet Lee Sondeno

Meet Lee Sondeno

Director, Young Adult Ministry

Lee and his family moved to Minnesota and became parishioners of St. Victoria in 2025 after spending several years on the East Coast where Lee worked for the City of New York Public Housing in Manhattan. Originally from Las Vegas and a convert to the Catholic Faith, he passionately leads our Young Adults outreach ministry. You can find out more about his faith journey at leesondeno.com.

We love connecting with the young adults of St. Victoria (especially over coffee) and learning how we can support them on their own journey of faith. Contact Lee directly and schedule some time today!
702-622-8445
lsondeno@stvictoria.org
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Upcoming Events

Address

8228 Victoria Dr., Victoria, MN 55386

Ways to Get Involved

Book Clubs

Engaging others in deepening our understanding of the Catholic faith and scripture, from Tolkien to Tobit.

Conversations Over Coffee

Opportunities to connect individually over coffee. St. Victoria pays the tab.
Schedule time with Lee

Bonfire Hangouts

Spontaneous gatherings throughout the year focused on great camaraderie and the great outdoors.

Eucharistic Adoration Nights

Inspiring Young Adults Holy Hours with music, reflection, and fellowship.

Catholic Theology AMA Café

Opportunities to participate in an engaging AMA (Ask Me Anything) about the Catholic Faith!

Other Events

Many more seasonal ministry and community opportunities throughout the year!

Visit our swag shop!

No markup, free shipping. Just fun swag to enjoy and share the ENCOUNTER Young Adult Ministry with others.

Join Our Vibrant Community

Be a part of our dynamic young adult ministry! Connect with like-minded individuals, grow in faith, and inspire others in our community. Don’t miss out on our upcoming events made just for you.