The Lord calls each of us to be missionaries, spreading the Gospel to every corner of the world — and He has called me to serve at Elmhurst University and North Central College in Naperville (Chicago), Illinois.

I will be part of the BOSCO Project, a specialized program designed to form first-year male missionaries for lifelong mission, inspired by St. John Bosco. Through this formation, I’ll be equipped to pour deeply into the lives of the students I encounter — helping them experience a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ and discover their identity as beloved children of the Father.

The BOSCO Project Team

Growing up, I had always felt like an outcast. Whether it was with my baseball team, soccer team, or business fraternity in college, I had never felt like I had found “my people.” Desiring to feel seen, loved, and heard, I resorted to habits that I thought would bring me fulfillment — but instead I was met with further emptiness and loneliness. And what’s even worse, is that as a cradle Catholic, I had no idea who Jesus Christ was. This was a problem.

Going into my Junior year of college at San Jose State University, I was introduced to the Catholic Newman Center. There I witnessed students who were filled with so much joy, and were on a mission to pursue holiness with those around them, gathering more students along the way. They welcomed me with open arms, and I had finally felt that I had found my home.

I then joined a FOCUS Bible study, where I learned that I was made for relationship — that Christ Himself thirsted for me, cherished me, and wanted to transform my broken heart into His Sacred Heart. 

Filled by this newfound identity as His beloved son, I felt a deep conviction to share this truth: that every person was made for Divine intimacy and that we’re meant to walk this journey of faith and trust together. 

Eventually, the Lord entrusted me to lead a Bible study, allowing me to invest in others just as the missionaries had invested in me. It was there I saw the urgent need for collegiate ministry, and that students are searching for purpose, often without realizing it’s the Lord they are truly longing for.

Now as a first-year FOCUS Missionary myself, I am filled with zeal and excitement to make pursuing Christ and helping students pursue Christ my full-time job.

SJSU Catholic Newman Center

Men’s Bible study I lead my Senior year at SJSU

The Lord calls each of us to be His missionaries. For me, the battleground is on the college campus. For you, it could be equipping me to get there. 

During my time on mission, I get to completely surrender my will and my livelihood to the Lord, trusting that He will provide. Your support — in both prayer and financial generosity — make it possible for me to serve the students — seeing Christ in them, and bringing Christ to them.

Do you believe that Jesus Christ belongs on the college campus? 

If so, I invite you to join this mission by becoming a Mission Partner. 

May God bless you.