Locations
Corvallis, oregon
Campus Evangelization
OSU Newman Center
mission in
Corvallis
In Corvallis, the SJS Volunteer Missionary Program focuses on campus evangelization and discipleship among college students.
Based at the Newman Center at Oregon State University, SJS Volunteer Missionaries accompany students through conversation, prayer, community life, and formation, helping them grow in a living relationship with Christ and the life of the Church.
Apostolic
focus
Core Mission: Campus Evangelization
SJS Volunteer Missionaries primarily serve college students through evangelization, discipleship, accompaniment, and leadership formation within campus ministry.
In addition, missionaries also assist with high school ministry through the Cenaculo Program.
These apostolates support the core mission and allow missionaries to share in the broader evangelizing work of the Church.
Voices from Corvallis
“I was lukewarm, feeling lost on a college campus. They taught me so much and helped me discover my love for Christ. I’ve built Christ-centered friendships that I know will always guide me toward God.”
Citali Santiago, college student
Our Team in Corvallis
Fr. John Poodts,
SJS
Center Director, OSU Newman Center
Veronica Nicasio
OSU SJS VM Program Coordinator
Fr. Lucas Laborde,
SJS
Pastor of St Mary Catholic Church Corvallis
Sofia Akroyd
OSU Newman Center Pastoral Assistant