Clarissa Ostorga-Carranza

“The Lord turned suffering into a means of redemption. With his pain, He has redeemed us, provided we never refuse to unite our sorrow to his, and to make it, together with his, into a means of redemption.”

– Pope Saint Paul VI

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Where I serve

I am so delighted to announce that I will be serving my first year as a missionary at Towson University, in Maryland. Go Tigers 🐯! I am filled with joy to be able to serve the students at this campus and for Christ to transform their lives!

My team left to right: Will, me, and Brian. My female teammate Emily, was absent for placement day.

My Story

Hi, I am Clarissa and I graduated from George Mason University with a BS in Kinesiology. In April 3, 2021, I entered the Catholic Church. It was my senior year of high school, and I was truly convicted that the Catholic Church IS the one true church. At the beginning of my college career, I was thirsting for Christ, and that calling came to fruition when I attended my first retreat at Mason. On the evening of the second day of that retreat, I heard God’s voice for the first time. He said,
“Daughter, your faith has healed you, go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” This was my foundation, an invitation into a life in Christ.

I have had many hardships in my life and have rooted my identity in my academics and performance, but that has not fulfilled me. In my journey with Christ, with many healings and blessings, my heart is set on fire to serve college students and invite them into the life of Christ.

Your Impact

In responding YES to becoming a FOCUS Missionary, I have decided to rely on the spiritual and financial support from mission partners. I have been graciously blessed to walk with students on campus, and with supporters such as yourself makes it possible for me to reach students. If you are interested in journeying with me on a mission, either spiritually or financially, or both, please let me know the best way to contact you, and I will schedule an appointment. I’m available at [email protected]. I would be greatly honored to share this mission with you.

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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