Who's Who in Campus Ministry
Janet Patterson, Director of Campus Ministry
Jan 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 where she is often chatting with the Peer Ministers--or dashing to a meeting. Call Jan at 3260 or email her at jpatterson@sf.edu.
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 ext. 7431, or email him at jstecher@sf.edu.
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 member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart. She enjoys hosting Campus Ministry gatherings. Sister Gayle’s office in the Campus Ministry Center. Call her at 7728 or email her at grusbasan@sf.edu.
Michele Addino-Colchin
Michele Colchin is the musical director for the chapel. On behalf of all the music ministers, she extends a warm welcome to all new students and staff at USF! Join them anytime in the chapel for Mass or jam sessions. They love to praise God. People from all faiths are welcome. Michele has her Master's Degree in Music from Indiana University, and she has lots of experience helping young people become better musicians. Her office is inside the southeast entrance to Saint Francis Chapel in Trinity Hall. Call her at 7668, or email her at mcolchin@sf.edu.