H O LY C R O S S C A M P U S M I N I S T R Y
ANDREW OUELLETTE
The New Face of Campus Ministry by Madelyn McBride, Gateway 7.0 No matter the time of day, an aura of warmth, laughter, and joy seeps out from the open door of Andrew Ouellette’s office. Students of all ages and backgrounds lounge on the sofas and beanbags while Ouellette fosters conversation about Christ, relationships, and life. Connections with the Catholic faith and with each other are continually being established, thanks to Ouellette’s friendliness and energy. “From the moment I met him at the interview process, I saw that Andrew Ouellette exudes personalism. He has a strong theological and ministerial foundation, but what really stands out about him is his warmth, openness, and attention to people,” said Senior Vice President Michael Griffin. By leading Campus ministry, teaching his Theology 240 class, and implementing an open-door policy that welcomes all into his office, Ouellette has already made a huge impact on this campus during his first few months at Holy Cross. Valuing the small size of Holy Cross College, Ouellette believes that having established friendships with his students and peers will allow for his most effective work. “As young people, we want to know that someone values us. We are more likely to open up about our faith life and relationship with God if the other person genuinely wants to be a friend,” Ouellette shared. Upon converting to the Catholic faith at age sixteen, Ouellette has had a passion for ministry, theology, and mentoring others. Before taking the position as Holy Cross College Campus Minister this summer, he studied philosophy and theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, worked for the diocese of Fort Wayne
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