Michael Melancon

“Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”

– John 17:3

Where I serve

I am beginning my first year on mission serving at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Go huskies! I am so excited to see what the Lord has in store for me and my team in the U.P.!

Michigan Tech Team 2025.HEIC My team (left to right): Zach, Me, Anna, Madison, Gabrielle, and Kam

My Story

I was blessed to grow up in a loving Catholic family and attended Catholic school for most of my life. However, my Faith was not always a priority in my life. Coming into my freshman year at LSU, I had many reasons to be happy, but I still felt lonely and isolated. I was desperately searching for authentic friendships and a home on campus. I found that home at Christ the King Parish and Student Center where I dove into my Catholic faith and a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Even though I was growing in my relationship with the Lord, my freshman year was also a time of immense grief. Seeking consolation in prayer, I was struck by Peter’s words to Jesus in John 6:68, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” I realized that nothing and no one else would bring me true fulfillment other than the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Now, I am deeply convicted to live out a life of mission and bring the peace of Christ to other students on campus!

Your Impact

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to reach you, and I will schedule an appointment with you! I’d be honored to share this mission with you.

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phone number: (504)-266-8820

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24