Young adults are invited to apply for the Ascend Emerging Leaders class of 2018. The Ascend class of 2018 will be empowered to make a lasting contribution by practicing applied leadership skills so that they may exercise their faith in positions of leadership in the church as well as in their homes, communities and careers. Applications will be accepted through March 15. For more information about Ascend, including the program calendar, application and FAQs, visit www.austindiocese.org/ascend.