Testimonials
Nicole Snyder
(Columbus, OH) When I left Massachusetts, I really didn’t know how I was going to stay strong in my relationship with God. I was concerned my faith would become stagnant or even start declining without the support of faithful men and women around me holding me accountable and supporting me. Thanks to God’s providence, it wasn’t long... Read More
Erica Christman
(Ohio Dominican University ’11) “Where are you living next year?” That’s the question freshmen are usually asked before they leave campus for the summer. “In Household,” I reply, trying to contain a huge smile. “Oh, sophomores can live off campus?” “Well it’s a dorm Household…,” I begin to explain. This is the point... Read More
Jenna Krause
(MN Mission Leader ’08-10/University of Minnesota ’08) Growing up, God was always a part of my life, but there always seemed to be other more important things. My first year at the University of Minnestoa was difficult to say the least; I had friends, but no relationships of spiritual merit. I was craving something deeper, I wanted... Read More
Patrick Quillan
(MN Mission Leader 08-10/University of St. Thomas ’08) College is tough. No matter how mature, social, or academically gifted you are, becoming an “independent adult” is not an easy process. Many young people, many of my peers, spend their college years seeking independence in frat houses, one-night stands, and atheistic classrooms.... Read More
Ben McDonald
(MN Missionary Cops at St. Olaf College ’05) The yellow glow of the sulfur street lamp cut through the blackness of another cold night at St. Olaf College. A handful of sleep-deprived, shivering friends stood with me under this buzzing light to review the final details of our late-night mission. We took to the bulletin boards and sidewalks... Read More
Tracy Beckman
When I was a college student at the University of Minnesota there was a group similar to SOP that a woman I knew, Ellie Hecht, was very involved with. I built a relationship with her, a friendship, and she started inviting me to prayer meetings. At that point, I experienced a conversion as an adult and started to learn more about my faith... Read More
Mary Frenz
I am the youngest of ten children and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My parents raised us in a strong Catholic family and sent us to Catholic schools. Some of my fondest memories of childhood are learning from my mom to pray, and to go to daily Mass together. I learned very early that Jesus loved me, and I remember having a deep... Read More