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An invitation to encounter Jesus through the sacraments, prayer and community, finding Christ's personal love amid the crowds. (Photo by Josh Applegate, courtesy of FOCUS) Piercing through the crowd, his eyes meet mine. Even though the spotlight illuminates the monstrance and I kneel hidden in the shadows behind hundreds of adorers, I find myself held by the Lord’s gaze in a moment just between us.   Like he noticed the hemorrhaging woman despite the crowd pressing in on him

FOCUS Founder Curtis Martin announced his retirement from the role of FOCUS CEO, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Photo: FOCUS) Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, has announced he is stepping down as CEO after nearly three decades of leadership, marking a significant transition for one of the most influential Catholic evangelization ministries in the Church today.  Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila offered the following statement upon the announcement:  “I am deeply grateful for the many year

(Photo by Rachel Moore, courtesy of FOCUS) When the calendar turns to a new year, thousands of Catholics, from college students to grandparents, parish leaders to young families, will begin 2026 not with resolutions, but with a pilgrimage of the heart. From January 1 to 5, the Archdiocese of Denver will welcome one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the country: SEEK 2026, the annual evangelization conference hosted by FOCUS. For decades, SEEK has been a catalyst for conv

One FOCUS missionary’s journey to abundant joy with Jesus. (Photo provided) By Isabella Ingui Growing up, my faith was mostly contingent...

One FOCUS missionary’s move to mission. (Photo provided) By Ryan Chacon I grew up in a practicing Catholic family and attended Holy...

Coloradans invited deeper into missionary discipleship at SEEK26, coming to Denver next year (Photo by Josh Applegate, courtesy of FOCUS)...

Documentary recounts life of campus missionary, possible saint Michelle Duppong The life of Michelle Duppong, a devout Colorado-born...

This week, over 20,000 people gathered in St. Louis, Mo., for the annual SEEK Conference, presented by Fellowship of Catholic University...

How do I share the faith with my fallen-away family members? What if I don’t have a doctorate in theology? And isn’t it easier just to...

Leaders of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students Celebrate the Past and Look to the Future Photo provided by FOCUS By Christina...

Photo courtesy of FOCUS “Jesus, I not only want to be a Saint, but I want to be a great Saint that leads others to You all for Your...

The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has plenty of stories of college students whose lives have been changed by...

It began as a gathering of 25 college students in 1999. In just 18 years, it has evolved into one of the largest Catholic conferences in...