Karla Segoviano

“It is not enough to love the young; they must know that they are loved.” St. John Bosco

Where I serve

Hello there! I am thrilled to announce that I will be serving at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas this upcoming year!

My Story

Through hard lessons, moments, and obstacles I encountered I wouldn’t be where I am today without the Eucharist. The Lord has given me the graces to persevere in trials from high school and going into the college culture…..

I had the privilege of attending a Catholic high school and struggled to grasp the entirety of what the faith had to offer. I wondered who was God and what is love? ….

The transition from navigating college life and being on two college campuses followed many challenges. The new environments challenged me to proclaim my faith and understand further why I needed community. It started with a simple invitation from a professor at my community college who started a Catholic club. Little did I know I would meet my best friends from these groups who would accompany me on my faith journey. I encountered a former FOCUS missionary who invited me to read scripture and lead a bible study. It gave me an opportunity to understand …….

As I have gotten to know who God, I can only think of one line from scripture that comes to mind. In Genesis 16:13 Haggar states, “You are the God who sees me.”

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Your Impact

Jesus says in Matthew 19:14, “Let the children come to me…” He desires every one of his children to know him. One yes can change a heart, and I would be honored to have you as a mission partner! Mission partners like you give students opportunities to serve, lead, learn, and live their faith boldly. Your support creates a ripple of hope on these college campuses.

Not only that, but I want you to walk with me in this mission. We weren’t created to do this alone.

I’d love to get to know you, and your story as we go make disciples!

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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