Mary Sebastian

Hello and welcome! My name is Mary, and I’m a FOCUS Missionary!

“Those who share in the sufferings of Christ preserve in their own sufferings a very special particle of the infinite treasure of the world’s Redemption, and can share this treasure with others” – St. John Paul II

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Where I serve

Jesus has called me to serve at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! Go Badgers! It is a complete joy to serve the students here at Wisconsin as we grow together in Divine Intimacy with our first and true Love.

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My Story

While I grew up Catholic, it was not until I went to college that I discovered the beauty of a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus. I encountered a FOCUS missionary my freshman year through bible study, and I will never forget the day when she told us all that God is in love with us- this struck my heart like nothing else.

As I continued my time in college I also found myself confronted face-to-face with the realities of suffering. It was in this suffering that Jesus beckoned me deeper into His Most Sacred Heart, bursting my own heart with a Joy like no other. For while we all suffer, no one suffers alone, and no suffering is meaningless. This is the beauty of Redemptive Suffering. For our burdens truly are light, and our yoke is truly easy, when united with our Lord and Savior (Matt. 11:28-30).

Jesus has placed a deep desire on my heart to walk with the suffering, especially those on a college campus, and it is the greatest joy to be God’s little missionary and share the same Truth told to me: “God is deeply and madly in love with you”.

Your Impact

When I responded to God’s call to be a FOCUS missionary, I also said yes to be completely reliant on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners. It is such a joy and blessing to be so radically available to love and share the Gospel with university students, and this would not be possible without the generous support of others. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to get in contact with you, and I would love to set up an appointment with you. I would be so honored to have you on my team and to share the joy of this mission with you.

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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