Youth anxiety induced by digital culture was the focus point of the meeting of the delegates for Young Adult Ministry and Vocation Promotion across the Jesuit provinces of Europe and the Near East, in Lužnica, near Zagreb, Croatia, from May 5 to 10. Together were 18 Jesuits from 16 countries, representing the diversity and shared mission of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP).

The topic of anxiety was introduced by Antun Volenik CRO, a practicing psychologist and a reflection sent by Nelson Faria POR. During the second day, YAM Delegates and Vocation Promoters worked in separated groups. YAM reflected on the short history of the network and ways of strengthening it, as well as the present and future possibilities for the Magis Europe Program. Promotors deepened the issues around anxiety through common reflection on cases and exchanged om the challenges of the mission of province vocation promoter.

On Thursday, May 8, the group visited Zagreb’s city center, with a special stop at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, currently under reconstruction after the 2020 earthquake. Participants learned about the dynamic youth ministry taking place there, including moving testimonies from young people involved. A light-hearted moment followed with the surprise "election" of Pope Leo XIV, complete with white smoke, adding joy and humour to the day. That evening, all attended the weekly youth Mass at the city’s pastoral centre - a moment of communion and celebration.

While these annual meetings are essential for strengthening interprovincial collaboration and fostering a common pastoral vision, their deepest fruit remains the fraternal encounter and spiritual companionship among Jesuits. Even in the face of linguistic and cultural differences, these connections nourish vocations and renew apostolic energy.

The European Conference is grateful to the Croatian Province (especially to Mislav Skelin who was tireless with everything organisational), for their warm hospitality and inspiring witness.