OUR ANTEATER CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
“God is good , all the time. All the time, God is good”
Fr. Benjamin Tran was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Orange in 2006. He entered the seminary formation early on at Queen of Angels Seminary High School in San Fernando, California. He continued his priestly formation and studies at St. John’s Seminary College and Theology in Camarillo, California earning a B.A. in Philosophy and M.A. in Theology.
For the past eighteen years, he has served as parochial vicar in various parishes throughout the Diocese where he has always had a strong connection and zeal for evangelizing young adults. He is so excited about his new assignment as chaplain of Anteater Catholic, accompanying students in their search for truth, goodness, and beauty in the Catholic faith and making this a home where they can belong, believe, and become what God created them to be!
MEET YOUR MISSIONARIES
The mission of FOCUS is to know Christ Jesus and to fulfill the Great Commission. FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, is a Catholic organization seeking to invite college students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Our hope is to inspire and equip students for a life of Christ-centered evangelization, discipleship, and friendships.
As missionaries on the campus of UCI, along with the students involved in FOCUS discipleship, we lead multiple men’s and women’s Bible studies on a weekly basis which are open to anyone who desires to get involved. We are here to accompany you in your journey with Christ here at UCI!
Beto Valdez
Team Director, 5th Year
FOCUS Missionary
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Joy Moran
2nd Year
FOCUS Missionary
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Jeremiah Nguyen
2nd Year
FOCUS Missionary
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STUDENT EXECUTIVE BOARD
Aaron Manuel
4th Year
Alynna Ramos
2nd Year
Alyssa Aldaz
2nd Year
Alyssa Santana
4th Year
Angel Xavier Parra
4th Year
Benson Chally
4th Year
Chris Gutierrez
4th Year
Gretta Ozuna
4th Year
Jackie Cardenas
4th Year
Jazmin Garcia
3rd Year
Kyle Cantiller
2nd Year
Lauren Johnston
4th Year
Lyle Martin Tiu
2nd Year
Merrin Joseph
4th Year
Monica Ceja
4th Year
Paloma Cole-Gutiérrez
3rd Year
Patricia Abenoja
2nd Year
Priscella Bautista
2nd Year
Sam Alphonso
3rd Year
Steven Ortega
4th Year
