Father Justin grew up in Maryland and hails from a large family. After graduating from the University of Baltimore in 2003 he played music professionally. He later earned a masters in philosophy from Mt. St. Mary’s before entering the Dominican Order in 2012. He finished his S.T.L. at the Dominican House of Studies and was ordained to the priesthood in May 2020. He served as Chaplain of Providence College from 2021-2024 and now serves as the Catholic Chaplain at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Father Justin enjoys sports, literature, music, songwriting, theology, and is a member of the Hillbilly Thomists, a band of friars who play bluegrass and country music. 

Patrick grew up in a military family as the oldest of six kids and normally calls Virgina or North Carolina home.  He graduated from The College of William and Mary in 2024 with a degree in biology and psychology. After college he moved to Denver, CO where he spent his first year as a FOCUS Missionary in the BOSCO Project and now serves as one of our missionaries here at the BRCC. Patrick feels most alive in the mountains and loves all things outdoors, especially rock climbing, fishing, canoeing, and backpacking.  

My name is Alicia and I am a second year FOCUS missionary at Brown. I am originally from New York and studied at the University . It is a joy to serve the students here at the BRCC and I look forward to the many opportunities to share Jesus and his saving message this year. 

Robert grew up between Missouri and Massachusetts, and now calls Rhode Island home. After graduating from Providence College in 2017 he spent several years serving the Church as a Director of Religious Education, and High School Theology teacher in the (Arch)Diocese(s) of Boston, Fall River, and Providence. He then spent five years working as a special education consultant, helping private schools access federal education funding. Robert hasn't met a spreadsheet that he didn't like, and is excited to be here at the BRCC.