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ABOUT US.....

Pitt-Johnstown Catholic Campus Ministry is a faith-based organization dedicated to bringing students together in faith, fun, community and service! We offer many opportunities for students to grow in their faith and community both on and off campus. We invite you to explore our various events from Sunday Mass, Tuesday Faith Share, Monthly Speakers and Service projects, Bands, Canoe trips, The March for Life and other exciting activities that we offer the students of Pitt-Johnstown.

UPJ CCM is a great way to escape the occasional stress of school life, all while making friends, deepening your faith and having fun!

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MEET THIS YEAR'S OFFICERS

Caleb Bean

CCM LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT

Current year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry (Pre-Med)
Hometown: Windber, PA
Favorite TV Show: Westworld
Favorite Book: The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho
Favorite Dessert: My Grandma's Pie

My name is Caleb, and I am honored to serve as the president for CCM this year. I am an officer and an active member of many other organizations at UPJ, and my goal above all else is to help pave the way for as many others as possible to succeed here. When I’m not in class or tutoring chemistry and physics, I enjoy spending time with my friends/family playing board games (I am a big board game guy), playing piano, folding origami, and golfing.

My goal with CCM is to, above all else, create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere where we can all work together along our journey in faith by uplifting and guiding each other, regardless of where each of us might be! I am far from a perfect Christian, Catholic, or human, but I try my best to let Christ guide my life every day. I only have one more year at UPJ, but I want to make sure I help as many people as possible in that time! I can’t wait to meet you at faith share!

Madison Safranyos

CCM LEADERSHIP VICE-PRESIDENT

Current year: Senior
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Nathan Neuherz

CCM LEADERSHIP TREASURER

Current year: Sophomore
Major: Civil Engineering
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite TV show: Rick and Morty
Favorite Dessert: Homemade Cut out Cookies

Hello, my name is Nate Neuherz. I am a very avid outdoorsman and spend most of my time hunting or fishing. I always found my best prayer life is when I'm outside in nature, so to have that combination makes the woods and water my favorite places to be. I have a very big background in farming, and love taking care of livestock. In addition to this, I enjoy all kinds of vehicles and working on them, which is why you will also find me in the Baja club (Offroad Racing).

The reason that I decided to Join CCM was because I felt that it was the next step in my faith journey. Unknowingly, this led to me meeting some of my best friends. Not only does CCM create an amazing community of believes but it helped me become more devout in my Catholic faith. I felt the need to share this experience with others on campus, which is why I decided to join the leadership team.

Bailey Emricko

CCM LEADERSHIP SECRETARY

Current year: Freshman
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Irwin, PA
Favorite TV Show: The Middle
Favorite Book: Alex Rider Series
Favorite Dessert: Watermelon Jello

Hi, my name is Bailey. I love the outdoors and spending time in nature. Each summer my family goes on a camping trip across the country, and I have camped in every continental US State. I also enjoy biking, kayaking, and have gone on two mission trips.

I have been an active member of my home parish's youth ministry program since sixth grade, and when I came to college, I saw CCM as the next step in my faith journey. When they said that they were looking for officers, I felt a calling to serve on leadership.

Will Kromka

CCM LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR OF LITURGY & WORSHIP

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Ethan Cafeo

CCM LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY / CAMPUS LIASION

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David Humensky

CCM LEADERSHIP ALTERNATE

Current year: Senior
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Avella, PA
Favorite TV Show: Batman the Animated Series
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Cake

I play guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, drums, bass, and piano. I have 2 dogs and a motorcycle. I like Star Wars and Batman, and I enjoy playing airsoft and recording and playing music. I had been a regular attendee at Faith Share and Mass my Freshman year. Because of my involvement, I began playing music for the Choir and at Praise and Worship. I had no plans to become a part of the leadership team, but my faith is important to me, so when I was asked to join, I said Yes!

Mike McKolanis

CCM LEADERSHIP ALTERNATE

Current year: Senior
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite TV Show: The Rookie
Favorite Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream

I was invited to CCM right after the pandemic. I originally attended to get out of my dorm room and meet new friends! CCM became my new community! I started helping out and volunteering wherever I was needed. I wanted to do more but wasn't quite sure that I was ready for full officer status, so I became an alternate to help out as much as possible. Today, I sing in the choir, altar serve and help set up for Mass, among other things!

CCM is a good fit for me... I look forward to bringing new students into this ministry!