I am so excited to be a first year missionary serving the students at University of Massachusetts Amherst! I’m excited to explore the state of Massachusetts and growing in faith and friendships at UMass Amherst!

Although I grew up Catholic, I didn’t personally encounter Jesus until my first year at George Mason University. I went into college wanting the secular experience but felt like there was still something missing. I then accepted an invitation to an annual retreat hosted by George Mason’s Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM). That’s where I first met Jesus. After that, He slowly started revealing Himself to me. I got involved in a FOCUS Bible study and discipleship. Slowly but surely I started to fall in love with Jesus and learned what it meant to live a truly Christian life. I eventually took on various leadership roles at Mason’s CCM and got to lead my own guys in Bible study and discipleship.

My life changed during my time in college and not in the way I expected when I first started. College is a time where many students fall away from their faith. I am blessed to be able to serve at another college campus and help bring students closer to their faith and teach them what it really means to be Catholic.

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. As a missionary, I have the privilege of walking with students on their journey toward Jesus. Your generosity will help to cover basic living expenses such as groceries, rent and housing, medical expenses, and other needs while allowing me to reach campus this Fall.  At UMass Amherst, your support will allow me to share the Gospel with students by meeting with them over coffee or sharing meals, cooking meals for my bible study, and hosting other events for students. More importantly, your gifts will also contribute to scholarships for students to attend transformative events of encounter with our Lord, such as retreats, mission trips, and the national FOCUS SEEK conference. By generously joining this mission, you will be accompanying me in fulfilling the great commission, winning souls for Christ, and giving hope to this world! 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’d be honored to share this mission with you.