Father Roger J. Landry, a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, was appointed Catholic Chaplain to Columbia University in 2022 by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the Pontifical North American College in Rome. From 2015-22, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York and previously had been pastor of two parishes, executive editor of the Fall River diocese’s weekly newspaper, and a high school chaplain. He is the inaugural chaplain of the Thomas Merton Institute for Catholic Life (which supports the Columbia Catholic chaplaincy), Ecclesiastical Assistant (national chaplain) to Aid to the Church in Need USA, a Papal Missionary of Mercy, a National Eucharistic Preacher for the USCCB’s National Eucharistic Revival, Chaplain to the New York Chapter of the Leonine Forum, and a Member of the Board of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville, New York. He writes for many publications, appears regularly on television and radio, was a color commentator for EWTN’s onsite coverage during the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, and is the author of Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God (Pauline Books and Media 2018). His homilies, articles, retreats, conferences, educational videos and other offerings are available at catholicpreaching.com.
Connect with Fr. Landry: catholicpriest@columbia.edu
Yasmin is a junior at Columbia College. She is from Durham, North Carolina. She joined CCM to grow in her faith and surround herself with other students who share the same faith!
Austin is a junior at Columbia College studying political science. He is from Fair Haven, Vermont and enjoys kayaking while at home in The Green Mountain State.
Hey, I'm Liam Coulter and I'm the Team Director of the FOCUS chapter here at Columbia! I'm a third-year missionary from Essex Junction, Vermont. I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2021 where I studied business administration with a concentration in accounting. I love playing sports so if you're looking to play some pick-up basketball or soccer please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm very excited to be back at columbia another year and I look forward to encountering the Lord with y'all!
Hey everyone! I’m Anne, a first-year FOCUS missionary from Chicago. I graduated from Harvard last year with degrees in History and Literature. I’m so pumped to be serving at Columbia next year! I can’t wait to explore New York City (especially the coffee shops!). I’m excited to see what God has in store for me as I begin my life as a Missionary – I know He desires to encounter me and all of the students at Columbia in a very intentional way.
I’m Dan, a first-year FOCUS missionary and a native New Yorker! I graduated last year from Brown University with a degree in psychology and a concentration in Behavioral Decision Sciences and I cannot wait to serve at Columbia! I’m so excited to dive into the intellectual epicenter of NYC, meet students all across campus, and share the Gospel. Although I loved my time at Brown, I always missed seeing the Statue of Liberty every morning riding the Q train to Regis High School. It will be such a unique joy to cheer on the Lions and serve the Lord in the greatest city on earth!
Hey everyone! I’m Grace a first-year FOCUS missionary from Fredericksburg, Virginia. I graduated from James Madison University last year with degrees in engineering and mathematics. While in college, I grew deeply in my relationship with Jesus Christ. Since I discovered that He is Lord, He has completely changed my life and heart from being lukewarm to having a zeal for bringing souls to His Sacred Heart. What better gift could I ask for than having the opportunity to do that full time as a missionary?? I am excited to be at Columbia to bring the love of Jesus Christ to everyone I meet in NYC and for the Holy Spirit to bring conversion to all of Columbia’s students.
Grace is a second year clinical social work graduate student at Columbia School of Social Work. Originally from Michigan, she found her way to New York City for her bachelor's degree at Fordham University and loved it so much she stayed for her MSW. Grace's favorite saint is Clare of Assisi who teaches us to "become vessels of God's compassionate love for others."
Father Roger J. Landry, a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, was appointed Catholic Chaplain to Columbia University in 2022 by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the Pontifical North American College in Rome. From 2015-22, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York and previously had been pastor of two parishes, executive editor of the Fall River diocese’s weekly newspaper, and a high school chaplain. He is the inaugural chaplain of the Thomas Merton Institute for Catholic Life (which supports the Columbia Catholic chaplaincy), Ecclesiastical Assistant (national chaplain) to Aid to the Church in Need USA, a Papal Missionary of Mercy, a National Eucharistic Preacher for the USCCB’s National Eucharistic Revival, Chaplain to the New York Chapter of the Leonine Forum, and a Member of the Board of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville, New York. He writes for many publications, appears regularly on television and radio, was a color commentator for EWTN’s onsite coverage during the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, and is the author of Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God (Pauline Books and Media 2018). His homilies, articles, retreats, conferences, educational videos and other offerings are available at catholicpreaching.com.
Connect with Fr. Landry: catholicpriest@columbia.edu