Hannah Rodriguez

“I grew up Catholic—I knew the faith, but I didn’t know Jesus. No one had ever introduced us.”

That changed in high school, when I met young people who radiated something different.
They knew Jesus personally—and it showed. In their joy, their peace, their sense of purpose.

I wanted that light for myself.

When I arrived at the University of Florida for undergrad, I encountered that same light in even greater measure. But I also came face-to-face with the truth:
The world promised me happiness: through academics, a high-paying job, success … but I still felt empty.

Everything changed when I spent two summers on mission, leading teens to Christ.
I began to taste the abundant life that Jesus promises in the Gospel. I experienced healing, joy, and freedom. And I got to help others encounter that same transformation.

That’s what inspired me to become a FOCUS missionary—to walk with students who are asking the same question that once stirred my own heart:

“What do they have that I don’t?”

That question launched my pursuit of Christ—and transformed my life forever.

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

SEE MORESEE LESS

Where I serve

Leading Bible studies

One-on-one discipleship

Authentic friendship

Inviting students into the sacramental life of the Church

Training them to become missionary disciples themselves

My Story

“I grew up Catholic—I knew the faith, but I didn’t know Jesus. No one had ever introduced us.”

Your Impact

Be a daily witness to the Gospel

Lead young people into deeper relationships with Christ

Equip the next generation of Catholic leaders, spouses, parents, and saints

Find other missionaries

Know, Love and Serve God

Build Virtuous Friendships

Teach Others to Share Christ