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!!

Hey my name is Nick Farmer and I'm from Sterling, Virginia. I went to George Mason University for 4 years and it was a blast. I was involved at the Catholic Campus Ministry for a couple years, I played club lacrosse for some of that time too. I love all kinds of games, sports games, video games, board games. A favorite of mine is Spikeball. I also like coffee, all things breakfast, and doing adventurous things outside, so I'm excited to be here in Charlottesville. I like to exercise and workout, but of course I can't really go to the gym these days. Honestly though, I just love to spend meaningful time with people, which is such an essential part of the faith that I discovered during my college time. Being able to talk freely, honestly, and vulnerably is an essential part of Christian community and virtuous friendships. Basically, I'm here to be your friend, sooo wanna be my friend? 
 

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 :) 

Hey y’all! My name is Michael Morrissey and I am a first-year FOCUS missionary and I have been blessed to be placed at UVA! I just graduated from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!!) with a master’s degree in trumpet performance. I attended the University of North Dakota for my undergrad degree and…. you guessed it, I studied trumpet performance there too. 

I’m excited to be on grounds at UVA this year and see what the Lord has in store for me and living life along with the students here! I’m thankful that He didn’t send me somewhere that’s as cold as ND, but I’m not quite used to using “grounds” or not using “freshman, sophomore, etc.”

I am a huge fan of coffee and the vibes of coffee shops, and I am always looking for recommendations! I also like listening to classical music, going to concerts, cooking, and doing outdoorsy things and wondering at God’s Creation.

St. JPII is probably one of my favorite saints. His writings on Theology of the Body (TOB) and relationships have helped me understand the Truth and Beauty we were created for.