Ivey McAleer

Ivey Mcaleer

“Contemporary man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers” – St. Pope Paul VI

God calls everyone to live on mission in unique and personal ways. Thank you for your generosity in saying “yes” to this one!

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Where I serve

I have the joy of serving as a Greek missionary at the University of Georgia! Go Dawgs!

Pictured above are my incredible teammates: Sean (and his wife Kellie), Angelle, Henry, Isabella, and me. Grateful to be on mission with this crew!

My Story

I grew up in Mobile, Alabama, in a culturally Catholic setting, but with few personal examples of a vibrant faith. Growing up, I sensed a deep longing for purpose—but I didn’t know where to turn to find it. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I began exploring faith through Scripture and online sermons. That season drew me closer to Christ, but without strong spiritual mentorship, my foundation faded when I entered college.

At the University of Alabama, I pursued degrees in Management Information Systems and Management, with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Though I joined Bama Catholic, I found it difficult to be vulnerable and spiritually honest, and over time I drifted away from my faith and the Catholic community. After reaching a personal low point, I began to ask deeper questions and sought to understand what was really true about God, faith, and the world. In that space of honest searching, I encountered Jesus in a real and personal way. Slowly, He began to heal and transform my heart.

That renewal led me not only to join a FOCUS Bible study—but eventually to lead one for senior college women, walking with them through deep suffering and profound questions of faith. In those moments, I realized that God was using me as a spiritual mentor I had longed for in high school. Now, I see that God has never stopped calling me into ministry—He’s simply been preparing me.

My mission is: to help others intimately know Christ, and to support them in bringing others into communion with Him also.

Your Impact

Of all the missions you could support, I’m truly honored that you’ve chosen to be part of this one. Your generosity makes this work possible and creates space for real blessings and transformation to unfold on campus. I’m grateful to walk alongside you on this journey and to share in the eternal impact your support helps make a reality! Thank you for saying “yes” to the invitation of helping save souls!

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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