Andrew Pruske

“And He said unto them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.'” Matthew 4:18

Where I serve

God has called me to serve the students of the College of William and Mary as a first year missionary! Roll tribe!

My team from left to right (excluding Luke): Me, Skylar, Teresa

My Story

I grew up in a Catholic family where the faith was always present—Sunday Mass, family prayer, and the sacraments were all part of my life. I knew about Jesus, and I believed in Him, but for most of high school and into the early years of college, I wouldn’t say I had a real relationship with Him. Faith was more of a background routine than a living, personal commitment.

That began to change during my junior year of college, when a FOCUS missionary reached out to me. He invited me to get involved with the Catholic ministry at Columbia, and I said yes—somewhat unsure of what I was getting into. But that invitation ended up being a turning point in my life.

Through the ministry, I encountered a group of men who were genuinely striving to live lives of virtue and holiness. Their example challenged me, encouraged me, and ultimately drew me into a deeper relationship with Christ. For the first time, I wasn’t just going through the motions. I was praying regularly, diving into Scripture, and discovering the joy of living with purpose and faith.

That experience planted a desire in my heart to share what I had received. I realized how much I needed someone to walk with me in my faith journey—and I wanted to be that person for others. That’s why I’ve decided to become a FOCUS missionary: to walk alongside other men, helping them encounter Christ, grow in virtue, and live the fullness of the Catholic faith.

Your Impact

When I answered the call to become a missionary, I made the commitment to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners. I am excited to invite others into this mission to reach the students at the College of William and Mary. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to get ahold of you to set up an appointment! I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone call 210-842-6937.

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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