ABOUT US
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MISSIONDetroit Catholic Campus Ministry exists for the students at Wayne State University, University of Michigan-Dearborn and the surrounding campuses as a place to encounter Jesus Christ, to grow as disciples and to be sent out to witness to Him on campus and throughout their lives. -
ABOUT DETROIT CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY
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For many years, there has been a presence of Catholic campus ministry at Wayne State University and University of Michigan-Dearborn. Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry seeks to continue this good work and look ahead to how we can continue to do so in new and exciting ways. Since 2021, the previously separate campus ministry programs at each campus are now united as Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry to better serve both campuses while also being more accessible to the other local colleges and universities. It is one program at two locations.
Our campus ministry program exists to evangelize college students so that they might know the salvation offered in Christ to each one of them through the Church that Jesus has founded. We also seek to be an epicenter for Catholic cultural renewal so that students might more fully discover the beauty of the Catholic life through experiencing joyful community life while also engaging with the intellectual tradition of the Church.
Campuses served:Wayne State University
University of Michigan-Dearborn
College for Creative Studies
Henry Ford College
Students from other local colleges and universities are invited to join us as well!
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MEET OUR TEAM
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Fr. MattHew HoodChaplainFr. Matthew Hood is the chaplain of Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry. He graduated from Sacred Heart Major Seminary with a M.Div. and a S.T.B. in Theology. He grew up in Oakland Township, MI. and has a twin brother. He entered seminary after falling in love with Jesus in the Eucharist and desiring to share that gift with the world.
- Saint: St. Joseph and St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Scripture Verse: Zephaniah 3:14-21
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Kyle SkoumalAdvancement OfficerKyle Skoumal is our Advancement Officer at DCCM! He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Nonprofit Management. He grew up in Marion, IA and has a passion for discussing Marvel movies and his Catholic faith. He served as a FOCUS missionary & Team Director in Detroit the past five years!
- Saint: St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. John of the Cross
- Scripture Verse: Romans 8:26
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Alyssa Alpas
DCCM Student internAlyssa is a senior at Wayne State University. She is from Fraser, MI and an intern at DCCM because the mission has strengthened her relationship with God. The community welcomed her with love and she hopes to serve as that presence for incoming students, bringing them closer to Christ! In her free time, she loves to dance, explore different cafes and hang out with friends. Alyssa has an identical twin and studied Japanese for four years!
- Saint: St. Teresa of Calcutta
- Scripture Verse: Romans 8:18
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ANNA PICASSODIRECTOR OF
CAMPUS MINISTRYAnna Picasso is the Director of Campus Ministry for DCCM. She's from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated from the University of Mary with a B.S in Media Production Communication. It was there Anna had a reconversion to her faith and said yes to mission with the Lord through FOCUS. After serving on the FOCUS Detroit team for two years, she felt called to stay and continue serving the students of Detroit. She loves art, exploring new coffeeshops & music.
- Saint: Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St.
Joseph - Scripture Verse: John 17:24
Email - Saint: Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St.
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Gorety nava
Gorety Nava is a first-year FOCUS missionary from Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Kinesiology. Gorety said yes to FOCUS because she wants to share the abundant life with students and introduce them to the life-changing message of the Gospel. She loves trying new coffee shops and learning about the Saints!
- Saint: St. Faustina
- Scripture Verse: John 2:5
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ANTONIA lucaj
DCCM Student internAntonia is a senior at Wayne State University. She is from West Bloomfield, MI and is an intern because she wants to actively deepen her faith. Antonia wants to help create an influential and beautiful experience within the DCCM community and to grow together in loving and being loved by Christ. She enjoys reading and writing poetry!
- Saint: St. Anthony of Padua
- Scripture Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:10 and 1 John 4:18
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Ruth giroux
campus ministerRuth Giroux is the Campus Minister for DCCM. She's from Sterling Heights, Michigan and graduated in 2024 from Sacred Heart Major Seminary with a BA in Philosophy. Ruth was involved in DCCM during her undergraduate years. Between the spiritual formation at Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry and the intellectual formation at SHMS, she came to fall in love with the faith and found a passion for campus ministry and evangelization. She enjoys bookstores, concerts, and cooking.- Saint: St. Catherine of Alexandria
- Scripture Verse: Romans 12:12
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Nataleigh liddy
Nataleigh Liddy is a first-year FOCUS missionary from St. Charles, Missouri. She graduated from Lindenwood University with a degree in Fashion Business. Nataleigh said yes to FOCUS because as a student, it helped her relationship with the Lord grow so much. She desires to help change students' lives in the same way. Her hobbies include thrifting, coffee dates, traveling, going to concerts, hiking and reading.
- Saint: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
- Scripture Verse: 2 Corinthians: 3
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Juliana sherwin
DCcm student internJuliana is a junior at Wayne State University. She is from Northville, MI and is an intern because of her love for our community. She hopes to help others grow in their faith as she has during her time at DCCM. She loves to watch and play golf- Juliana has been golfing since she was four! She was also a swimmer for 14 years, officially retiring last November. She is also a citizen of Italy!
- Saint: St. Rita
- Scripture Verse: Psalm 18: 1-3
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