It’s my first year with FOCUS, and I couldn’t be more excited to announce that I’ll be serving at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana with Abigail, William and Patrick. My team and I are so happy to be on this mission meeting the students and helping them to grow in their faith during this time in college and beyond!

Although I grew up in a Catholic family, I didn’t really see Jesus as a friend until I met some missionaries from the Heralds of the Gospel doing house visits in my city. In that visit, they invited me on an international retreat in their community. When I went to this retreat my whole perspective of the Catholic faith changed by seeing how they LIVED the Gospel instead of just talking about it. I was just fourteen at the time and I used to feel very lonely and lost, so decided to live in that missionary community so I could grow in my relationship with the Lord. Through that experience, I encountered the same happiness I saw in the missionaries on that first visit. I would say that was the time of my life when my conversion happened. The way they became my friends and shared life with me is what brought me here, and I can’t wait to be this kind of friend to the students at NSU

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. In making this decision, I believe wholeheartedly in spending as much time as possible investing in students through full-time mission.

That being said, if you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to reach you and we can schedule an appointment. I am always looking for people who’re willing to give in any way they are able, but especially through a recurring, monthly donation basis. I’d be so honored to share this mission with you!