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FOCUS

- MEET OUR MISSIONARIES!
  
  These are the incredible FOCUS Missionaries who serve Catholic Hoos at the University of Virginia!
  
  FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is a collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the Gospel with college and university students.
  
  Learn more here!
- Brittany Worthington
  
  Hello! My name is Brittany Worthington, and I am from the great city of Philadelphia. I completed my undergrad at Temple University in 2018 and have spent the last 3 years serving as a FOCUS missionary. I spent 2 years at James Madison University and one year at George Washington University. I am pumped to be on grounds with y’all and can’t wait to see the wild things the Lord is going to do this year!
  
  I love all things that involve being outside, a good book, or anything coffee related. In my opinion, the best way to determine if a coffee shop is good is by trying their carmel lattes (hit me up if you have any good recommendations for places in Charlottesville)! I also love anything related to Philadelphia and am an avid Philly sports fan #GoBirds.
  
  St. Therese of Lisieux is my favorite saint & she has been stalking me for quite some time now. Another one of my favorites is Our Lady of Perpetual Help. If you see me on grounds, stop me and ask me why I’m so excited to get to know y’all & journey towards Heaven together!!
- Ian Rush
  
  What's good WaHoos!! I am from Alexandria, VA (yes, NOVA...) and I graduated from James Madison University in 2021 before joining FOCUS (this is my 2^nd year being a missionary).
  
  I was a fallen-away Catholic where most of my college life revolved around playing college hockey and being in a fraternity. It wasn't until my senior year at JMU when I had a radical reversion (God is wild and awesome - feel free to ask me about my story)! I started mission in Colorado in Fall '21 and then came to UVA in the Spring, so, yes, I am still warming up to saying "Wahoowa"...
  
  As I mentioned earlier, I played club college ice hockey - as it's my favorite sport (GO CAPS BABYYY!!!). I also enjoy football, basketball, anything outdoors, reading, chilling with friends, and the men's ministry. My favorite saint is Saint Joseph (if you're a man and haven't done his consecration... whatcha doing bro?) Oh, and my favorite Gospel story is Matt 14:22-33! I look forward to another year of being able to walk alongside you!
- Belén Loza
  
  Hey Hoos– I’m a proud Fightin’ Texas Aggie graduate who has spent the past few years on a wild ride with Jesus from TX ⇾ DC ⇾ NYC ⇾ VA alternating between being a student, working professional, and full-time missionary!
  
  Things I’m really passionate about are the art of living, asking real questions and having good conversation, women’s ministry, social justice, and Google Calendar. I’d love to be best friends with Mary Magdalene, Mother Teresa, and Joanna Gaines. I think the best conversations happen around a table. That said, I can’t cook worth a dime but I’m your gal for charcuterie boards and instagrammable table settings.
  
  My dream this year is to make “Gig Em, Hoos” a thing becomes I love Texas A&M and I already love UVA! My current kick is brewing kombucha and reflecting on the goodness and mercy of the Father (33 Days to Greater Glory #letsgo).
  
  My favorite verse is “Come and have breakfast” (John 21:12) but I could also spend hours talking about Luke chapters 5 + 7. Ask me why :)
- Anna Craig
  
  Whaddup Wahoos, I'm Anna Craig! I am from Wichita, KS and just graduated from Kansas State University, Boom Cats! I am thrilled to serve my first year as a missionary at UVA!
  I like to live my life by the 3 "S's" of Kansas: sunsets, sunflowers, and swing dancing! But, I also enjoy spending my time watercoloring, baking a yummy treat, or finding a new adventure outside!
  
  My favorite book is "Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henry Nouwen. It's seriously a game changer and I'd love to chat about it over a cup of coffee. Also, my recent bestie is St. Faustina . . . checkout her diary!!
  
  I'm excited to spend the next year in Virginia and meet all of you! I know it's gonna be EPIC!!
- Jack Guidera
  
  Hey my name is Jack Guidera. I am a first-year missionary from Baltimore, MD and graduated from the University of Maryland in 2022 with degrees in Finance and Political Science.
  
  I'm a fan of anything Maryland-related especially Old Bay seasoning, Lamar Jackson Steamed Blue Crabs and UMD lacrosse (sorry Hoos). I also enjoy the outdoors, reading, and playing mediocre golf.
  
  A couple of my favorite saints are Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and St. John Paul II. I am excited to share life and the Gospel with ya'll this year!

FOCUS

MEET OUR MISSIONARIES!

These are the incredible FOCUS Missionaries who serve Catholic Hoos at the University of Virginia!

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is a collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the Gospel with college and university students.