Lizzy Joslyn

Lizzy Joslyn is a missionary working for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), an organization dedicated to evangelizing and ministering to college students.12

Role and Responsibilities

As a FOCUS missionary, Lizzy Joslyn's primary duties include:

• Working on college campuses to help students foster personal relationships with Jesus Christ2
• Leading Bible studies
• Praying with students
• Attending Mass
• Building deep friendships with students
• Discussing important faith-related topics, especially what it means to follow Jesus1

Current Assignment

Lizzy Joslyn is currently serving at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri.4 In this role, she engages with students on campus, participating in gatherings and speaking with them about faith-related matters.1

FOCUS Organization

FOCUS, the organization Lizzy works for, is a Catholic collegiate outreach with a mission to share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and university students.3 Founded in 1998, FOCUS has grown significantly over the past 25 years:

• It now has about 981 missionaries
• Serves 193 college and university campuses in the United States
• Operates on nine international campuses and nine digital campuses
• Works with 23 parishes1

FOCUS missionaries, like Lizzy, are expected to prioritize their own spiritual growth and have access to spiritual direction as part of their work.1 They also participate in fundraising their own salaries, with FOCUS providing additional benefits.1