Not Ready to Date? 13 Ways to Meet Catholics Using Only Hangouts [2026]
CatholicMeet has a hangouts-only option. Here are 13 hangout types, from Mass to hiking, plus pilgrimages and how to use the app for friendship first.
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By Boris Adzaip, founder of CatholicMeet · 2 min read · Published 9 November 2026
Short answer
Yes, you can use CatholicMeet for friendship first. It has a hangouts-only option: your profile stays out of swiping and the Likes You list, and you can still join and post hangouts, from Mass and Adoration to hiking, plus group pilgrimages.
13 types of hangout
When you create a hangout on CatholicMeet, you choose what it is:
- Mass
- Adoration
- Rosary group
- Confession
- Bible study
- Pilgrimage
- Volunteer work
- Coffee & chat
- Hiking
- Parish event
- Retreat
- Talk & catechesis
- Youth event
There is also an Other option for anything that doesn't fit.
Pilgrimages: group trips with a group chat
A pilgrimage is a group trip with a destination, dates, an itinerary, a difficulty level from easy to strenuous, a price per person and a group size. People who join get a group chat, so the trip starts well before you travel.
Priests and religious are welcome too
Priests, deacons and religious sisters and brothers can use Hangouts and post events as well. They show a badge, so you know who you are talking to.
Friendship first is not a lesser option
Plenty of Catholics want to find a parish group, a hiking partner or a Rosary circle before they think about dating. Hangouts-only lets you do that without being in the swiping pool.
Meeting safely
CatholicMeet is for ages 18 and over, with optional selfie verification. Meet in public places, tell someone where you are going and read our guide to staying safe.
Read: Catholic dating safety
Frequently asked questions
Can I use CatholicMeet only to make friends?
Yes. CatholicMeet has a hangouts-only option that keeps your profile out of swiping and Likes You, while you can still join and post hangouts.
What kinds of hangouts can I find?
Mass, Adoration, Rosary groups, Confession, Bible study, pilgrimages, volunteer work, coffee and chat, hiking, parish events, retreats, talks and catechesis, and youth events, plus an Other option.
Is CatholicMeet only for adults?
Yes. CatholicMeet is for ages 18 and over.
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