Kathryn Koroly

FOCUS Missionary at John Hopkins University

Veritas vos liberabit!

Where I serve

I will be serving my first year of mission at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD starting Fall 2026!

My Story

My faith journey with Christ began during my junior year at the University of Rhode Island after I had an injury that ended my college lacrosse career. For most of my life, including most of my college experience, I conformed to the culture around me, seeking my worth through the validation of others and in my identity as a college athlete. When my athletic career unexpectedly ended, I struggled to understand who my identity was and where my value came from apart from sports.

By the grace of God, I encountered a FOCUS missionary on campus who walked with me in discipleship, helping me grow in my understanding of the Catholic faith and learn how to live it authentically.

My life was transformed during my senior year of college when I encountered a genuinely personal relationship with Jesus and embraced my identity in Christ. There is nothing I desire more than sharing this love with others and helping fulfill Christ’s Great Commission.

As a missionary, I now have the privilege of walking alongside college students, encouraging them in their faith as they discern and pursue their vocations. My hope is to help them discover that holiness is attainable, that they have a Christ-centered community to support them, and that they are deeply loved by God as His beloved children.

Placement day

2026-2027 JHU FOCUS Team

Your Impact

“Some people give to the missions by going, others go to the missions by giving. Without both, there are no missions.” – St. Pope John Paul II

When I said yes to serving with FOCUS, I also said yes to relying on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners who make this work possible. If you are interested in partnering with me in this mission, I would love the opportunity to connect with you and share more about how God is working on college campuses.

Please let me know the best way to reach you, and I would be happy to arrange a time to meet. You can contact my cell at (610) 425-8642 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for considering joining me in bringing Christ’s love to college students.

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If you have any questions or need help setting up your gift, please contact us at [email protected].

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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