Sara Pigliapoco

You are God’s wonderful masterpiece! He sees and loves you!

And everyone should know this!

Thank you for the gift that you are!

Where I serve

I am honored to serve as a first-year missionary at University College Cork in Ireland! This is where my life has been transformed by my encounter with Jesus through FOCUS. I am excited to be back and see what God has in store for this upcoming year of mission!

My Story

I grew up in a Catholic family, but I did not truly know Jesus. During high school, I was wandering along the path of faith without knowing where to go. No one seemed to care about my loneliness…

However, God had a PLAN. He called me to Cork through the Erasmus+ study abroad program. He allowed me to find true and virtuous friendships through bible study and discipleship with the FOCUS missionaries. He spoke to me in adoration saying

“I am here! You have been seen and loved this whole time!”

He showed me His mercy when I thought I could not be forgiven… It was at the end of a FOCUS retreat that my heart began to be transformed.

God has worked wonders in my life indeed. His grace has flowed abundantly even in the midst of sorrow and confusion. Now I am here to tell my brothers and sisters that the kingdom of God has come near to all of us! It is love that has made me become a missionary.

Your Impact

Join me on mission!

As I answer God’s call to work for His kingdom, I completely rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission parters like YOU that desire to have a direct impact on the future of the Church. Together we can grow in holiness and reach the world in this generation!

Below there are my contact information. I would love to schedule an appointment and hear your story! In the meantime, I am praying for you!

Let’s make Heaven crowded!

[email protected] | (+39) 331 929 5435

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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