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Catholic Campus Ministry
At Christopher Newport University
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Claire Vivian
President
What's your major? Coral Music Education
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Who's your favorite Saint? St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, is one of my favorites - as a musician myself, her intercession has gotten me through many performances and difficult moments in my musical career.
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What's your favorite Scripture verse? "The LORD is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusts. I am helped, so my heart rejoices; with my song I praise him." -Psalm 28:7
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What is something that is totally underrated? Ranch
Marco Fernandez-Ribas
Liturgy Chair
What's your major? Computer Science
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​Who's your favorite Saint? St. James the Greater because he is my confirmation Saint!
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What's one of your favorite Scripture passages? “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven." - Luke 6:37
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What song should everyone listen to right now? I'm more of a classical guy, so it would be Vivaldi's - Four Seasons (Specifically Winter)
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Cassandra Vay
Communication Chair
What's your major? History
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Who's your favorite Saint? Saint Francis of Assisi is my favorite Saint because he is known for having a deep love for animals for whom he took care of. Ever since I was a little girl I loved taking care of my family's pets. My love for animals continued as I got older and my first job was as a neighborhood dog walker. I hope to have more pets in the future and emulate his love and compassion for animals.
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What song should everyone listen to right now? Fishes and Loaves by Josiah Queen
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Adrianna Cline
Service & Justice Chair
What's your major? Math
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What's your favorite memory of CCM? I absolutely love Rosary and Night prayer! There have been so many great conversations afterwards and praying together with the CCM community has been really amazing. I feel like my faith has really grown through the theological conversations and I am grateful to have made some amazing friends there.
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What's your favorite movie? Stone of Destiny with Charlie Cox and Billy Boyd.
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Ethan Gluszak
Vice President
What's your major? Information Science
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What's your favorite memory of CCM? My favorite memory of CCM is praying the Rosary in the rain during fall retreat during my sophomore year of college
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What's your favorite Scripture verse? "Surely impatience kills the fool and indignation slays the simpleton." - Job 5:2
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What's your phone wallpaper? A picture I took of the sunset in Cape Town, South Africa
Lydia Carter
Faith Formation Chair
What's your major? Double major in Cell/molecular biology and neuroscience
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Who's your favorite Saint? St. Teresa of Avila because she reminds me that even in times of suffering or when we feel distant from God, He is always near, loving us. Her example teaches me that, no matter the circumstance, we can always find the strength to choose God.​
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What's your favorite CCM memory? The Monday Praise and Worship nights!​
Lexi Kanor
Fellowship Chair
What's your major? Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology
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What's your favorite memory of CCM? My time in my Small Group because of the friendships and blessings I've received from it!
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Who is your favorite Saint? Saint Veronica -- her humility and instinct to serve The Lord is something that I greatly admire and strive to imitate.
Nicholas Carreiro
Evangelization Chair
What's your major? Information Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity.
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Who is your favorite Saint? Saint Joseph, the patron Saint of fatherhood. He was my confirmation Saint, and he is the first Saint who I pray for the intercession of, not including the Blessed Mother.
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What's your favorite Scripture passage? "Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour." - 1 Peter 5:8