Focus 2009!

On April 4th, 2009, Clarion University Professors, students, and members of the community, about 30 in all, gathered to hear six dynamic speakers from FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students.  The members of FOCUS volunteer as Evangelists for two years after graduation to help other university campuses build their Campus Ministry programs.  Two of the six student FOCUS speakers presently attend the University of Pittsburgh.  They spoke of their personal experience of juggling the temptations surrounding them at college, and staying grounded in their faith.  These students were so moved by the FOCUS volunteers speaking at their campus that they decided to become part of this important tand dynamic ministry and to devote two years of service to FOCUS upon graduation in May.  All the speakers gave compelling speeches and were well received by the students present.  The purpose of the workshop/ retreat was top prepare Catholic Christian students for respectful sharing of faith and support with their fellow students on campus.  In the future, Clarion Campus Ministry is planning further collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s Campus Ministry, where FOCUS is now stationed

Picture:  Msgr. Jan C. Olowin, Director of the Campus Ministry of Clarion University, surrounded by speakers from FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic University Students. 

The Campus Ministry of Clarion University is located on Greenville Avenue in Clarion.  The goal of the Campus Ministry is availability and support of others. The Clarion Ministry is open to all students, and the Catholic Mass is celebrated at noon on the Sundays that the University is in session.