Spring Newsletter 2024

Margot Eller Director of Development development@catholichokie.org Director of Campus Ministry director@catholichokie.org Fr. Tom Yehl, Y.A. Chaplain chaplain@catholichokie.org Chris Hitzelberger

Senior Send Off: The Ministry’s Impact on Seniors

“My time with the Newman Community has gotten me ready for my career and life in general. My growth as a Catholic has been fueled by Adoration, daily Mass, and this great community. I’ll be teaching middle school English at a Catholic school in NOVA and have been given lots of opportunities to work with young people and to teach religious education through the CCM. I even met my future wife because of Newman. Nearly every facet of my life to come has been made better by the people here; it’s a place I’ll always be grateful for.” - Joe Clement “The Catholic Campus Ministry impacted my life in so many ways. I met a lot of amazing people who were on fire about spreading the love of God. This community helped me grow closer in my relationship with God in the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. I am so blessed to have been part of the CCM. One of my favorite memories is Mass on the Mountain. It was beautiful to celebrate the Mass close to Heaven above!” - Caeli McGraw

We are excited for Caeli and Joe (left) and Nick and Megan (right) as both couples will be getting married this year!

“As a part of the CCM, I was given a place to grow, lead, and learn, where my faith was deepened and challenged but never compromised. I cannot express how grateful I am to have been surrounded by a community that cared for me so well. CCM@VT was home away from home for me from day one. Through the CCM, I got involved with the Knights of Columbus where I got to do everything from building a patio and renovating a chapel, to barbecues and fireside talks. The men I met and the experiences I had as a member of the council are among the best of my four years at VT. To say that the CCM changed my life is not an understatement, but the Lord did not stop there. The most rewarding part of my time at the VT CCM was discovering how the Lord had used me to change the lives of other men in the community.”- Nick Keifer

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