Caleb Preister

Hello! I’m a beloved son of God!

Where I serve

I serve as a full-time campus missionary at Montclair State University in Northern New Jersey; “Go Red Hawks!” I began my time here in January of 2026 after a semester as a part-time missionary at my Alma Mater: the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am thankful for the campus ministry here and the wonderful students in our community. I am excited for the future here at RedhawkCatholic. Message me to join along for the journey; “…’Come, and you will see’…” (John 1:39 NABRE).

My Story

I grew up in rural Nebraska in a Catholic household (God bless my Mom!). We went to Mass on Sundays, CCD on Wednesdays, prayed as a family some nights, etc. This was enough to get my mind turning and say, “If God is good, then why don’t I pursue Him more?” From there I got involved in more and more opportunities for faith formation: high school retreats, a prayer class, Totus Tuus, etc.

Then God blessed me with the Newman Center at UNL! It has been awesome to be involved with the Church here and to see how FOCUS impacts people in my four years. I want to continue growing closer to God and helping other people do the same!

Now, as a full-time missionary living 20 hours from home, I get to encounter the beauty which Jesus brought into human life; now I am receiving the gift of to suffering and dying efficaciously with Him. That is so foreign, alien, and absurd in our screen-focused, attention seeking, and pleasure-focused society. Ask me about it!

Your Impact

Your prayers and gifts enable my freedom to be on mission, going to the ends of the earth!

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. I have been blessed with amazing people who have journeyed with me as I serve on campus. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I would be honored to share this mission with you.

Call, text, email, or reach out to me any way you would like if you want to talk about my mission!

(402) 270-6717 – [email protected]

Please let me know if you have any prayer intentions! I would love to pray for you. Thank you so much for your time!

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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