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Our mission is to know Christ Jesus and to fulfill His Great Commission by launching college students into lifelong Catholic mission.
What is FOCUS?
FOCUS Catholic is a dynamic outreach ministry that invites students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Through one-on-one discipleship, small group Bible studies, and campus-wide events, FOCUS missionaries equip students to deepen their faith, share the Gospel, and live as lifelong missionary disciples. By fostering authentic friendships and spiritual growth, we help students encounter Christ and become leaders in faith on campus and beyond.
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SEEK
SEEK is a national Catholic conference hosted by FOCUS that brings together thousands of college students, young adults, and ministry leaders for an unforgettable experience of faith, fellowship, and formation. Featuring world-renowned Catholic speakers, daily Mass, adoration, confession, and powerful worship, SEEK provides an opportunity for attendees to deepen their relationship with Christ and be inspired to live out their faith boldly. With dynamic talks, small group discussions, and opportunities for authentic community, SEEK equips participants to become missionary disciples in their everyday lives.
Mission Trips
FOCUS Mission Trips provide college students with the opportunity to serve communities in need while deepening their faith through hands-on missionary work. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, these trips focus on both physical service—such as building projects, assisting local ministries, and caring for the poor—and spiritual outreach, sharing the Gospel and encountering Christ in those they serve.
Each mission trip is designed to transform not only the communities being served but also the students themselves, equipping them to return home with a missionary heart, ready to serve in their own communities. Through prayer, fellowship, and service, FOCUS Mission Trips create life-changing experiences that inspire students to live out their faith in bold and meaningful ways.
FOCUS x Campus Ministry
FOCUS missionaries actively go out onto campus, meeting students where they are and inviting them into a deeper relationship with Christ. Through personal outreach, Bible studies, and discipleship, they help students discover faith in a real and personal way. Once students are introduced to the Newman Center, our campus ministry is ready to welcome them into a vibrant Catholic community. From liturgies and retreats to service opportunities and student-led events, we provide a home where faith can grow and thrive. Together, FOCUS and campus ministry create a pathway for students to encounter Christ and find their place in the Church.
Meet the Team
John Collins
John is from New Berlin, WI.
In college he studied Criminal Justice & his favorite Saint is St. Francis De Sales.
Robert Budzius
Robert is from Chesterton, IN. He attended seminary for four years and graduated with a degree in Philosophy.
Elise Olson
Elise is from Waunakee, WI.
In college she studied Education & her favorite Saint is St. Peter.
Maria Sullivan
Maria is from Cincinnati, OH.
In college she studied Marketing.
Tori Allen
Tori is from Maryville, MI.
In college she studied Electrical Engineering & her favorite Saint is St. Jude.