About us
Who we are
The Lagos Archdiocesan Young Catholic Professionals (LAYCP) serves as the umbrella body coordinating Young Catholic Professionals chapters within the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos.
- 5
- Deaneries
- 12+
- Parish chapters
- 25
- Years of service
- 1
- Archdiocese
One body, many chapters
The association exists to promote spiritual growth, professional development, leadership formation, fellowship, and service among young Catholic professionals — while fostering active participation in the life and mission of the Church.
Our mission in practice
Four pillars of the association
Spiritual growth
Regular fellowship, retreats, and liturgical participation rooted in the Catholic faith.
Professional development
Networking, mentorship, and career support across industries and parishes.
Leadership formation
Training young professionals to serve the Church and society with competence and integrity.
Fellowship & service
Building community through charity, outreach, and shared works of mercy.
Our journey
From foundation to Silver Jubilee
- 2000
Foundation
Young Catholic Professionals is established in the Archdiocese of Lagos to gather young working Catholics.
- 2010s
Expansion
Chapters spread across parishes and deaneries, coordinated under a single archdiocesan umbrella body.
- 2025
Silver Jubilee
Twenty-five years of YCP in Lagos — a year of consolidating gains, strengthening structures, and expanding membership across every parish and deanery.
- Today
Digital register
A unified archdiocesan platform connects chapters, members, finances and events in one transparent register.
Silver Jubilee · 2025
“Consolidating our gains, strengthening our structures, and expanding our membership presence across every parish and deanery.”
The Jubilee year was marked by deliberate efforts to expand our presence across parishes and implement strategic initiatives that increase the visibility and impact of the association.
Take your place in the register
Find your parish chapter, join the directory, and grow in faith and profession with young Catholics across Lagos.