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February 18, 2026Back in January, 200 young adults from across the UP gathered together in Columbus, OH for the SEEK26 conference. SEEK is an annual conference hosted by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) at multiple locations throughout the country, At this particular conference, 16,000 Catholics came together for Mass, Adoration, Catholic speakers, and fellowship!
Below are the testimonies of students from Michigan Tech who attended this conference:
"I really felt called to SEEK when I heard about it at my Bible study. I hadn’t gone to a conference like this since Stuebenville in high school. SEEK prompted me to go to reconciliation for the first time in two years. When I went to Adoration during the conference I felt the deepest peace in the last seven years and I really felt wrapped in the Lord’s arms. Going to SEEK has really given me the strength to return to the church."
Emma T. | 4th year | Ecology & Wildlife Conservation
"My time at SEEK has been a great blessing to reconnect with friends from Summer Projects (Summer Projects) this past summer, as well as to see high school friends I do not often get to spend time with anymore. SEEK is an awesome opportunity to grow in my faith through listening to highly educated and faithful speakers, such as Matt Fradd or Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck. At the same time, it is powerful to witness so many Catholic youth and young adults come together to glorify one God."
Jon H. | 2nd year | Mechanical Engineering
"SEEK was a great way to start the year renewed in faith, and to grow in community with my Catholic peers. Through the many impactful talks and powerful adoration time, I felt myself falling in love with my faith again. SEEK ignited a desire in me to pursue the Lord daily and glorify him in everything that I do."
Clara C. | 2nd year | Chemical Engineering
"Seek was one of the most fruitful experiences in my spiritual life. From the impact talks to Adoration, I could feel God's presence guiding everyone throughout the week. Being surrounded by people that are chasing after God's heart encouraged me to grow in my faith and build lasting fellowship."
Luc Prisby (far right) | Dec. 2025 MTU Graduate | Electrical Engineering
“My best friend who’s a year older than me has been talking about SEEK since she went last year, so I knew I wanted to go to SEEK 2026.Zoey Jetter | 2nd Year | Geological Engineering
There were two things that really stood out to me at SEEK. The first was how incredible it was that so many people my age shared the same Catholic faith in such a vibrant way. That was truly inspiring to witness not only the community but the desire to grow closer to God and to be saints. The second was God the father in adoration. God revealed that my identity is in being His beloved daughter, and that His love for me, for everyone, is way greater than anything I can even imagine. In the last half hour of adoration, I felt God clearly call me “Daughter” and I have been rejoicing in that ever since.
I truly felt the love of the Father at SEEK, and going forward, I want to share that love with others and continue to grow closer to God and stronger in my faith. I want to continue to live in the light of Christ and keep rejoicing in God’s love."