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Campus Ministry at the Univeristy of Saint Francis

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Who's Who in Campus Ministry

Janet Patterson, Director of Campus Ministry

Janet Patterson

Stop by sometime to have a chat with Jan. She is the director of Campus Ministry, and she loves the University of Saint Francis! She especially likes the people who work here and go to school here…and the lake. She has a Master of Arts in Ministry from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Jan’s office in the Campus Ministry Center. Call Jan at 399-7700, ext. 6703 or email her at jpatterson@sf.edu.

Father John Stecher

Father John Stecher

Father John Stecher is our university chaplain. He is an ordained priest from Iowa. He holds a PhD. from Aquinas Institute of Theology and a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Saint Francis. Father is delighted to be a part of Campus Ministry here at the University of Saint Francis. He has a rich history serving in campus ministry and enjoys the interactions with students, staff and faculty. Father’s office is in the Campus Ministry Center, but he is often walking around campus, or enjoying a "cup of joe" in the cafeteria. Call him at 399-7700, ext. 6701, or email him at jstecher@sf.edu.

Sister Gayle Rusbasan

Sister Gayle Rusbasan OSF

Sister Gayle is a campus minister. She has a Bachelor's degree in Theology/Philosophy from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana, and a Master's degree in English/Linguistics from Indiana State University. She is a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart. She enjoys hosting Campus Ministry gatherings and chatting with students. Sister Gayle’s office in the Campus Ministry Center. Call her at 399-7700, ext. 6706 or email her at grusbasan@sf.edu.