Fr. Charles (Padre Charlie) Johnson, O.P. // Director/Priest
Fr Charles (Padre Charlie) Johnson, OP is a priest of the Order of Preachers (Dominican friars) who comes to the University of Houston after serving over the last several years as vocation director for the Dominicans in Texas and the southern US, chaplain at Tulane University and missionary in Ecuador, South America.
Email: frcjohnsonop@gmail.com

 
Claire McMullin // Campus Minister
Claire McMullin was a teacher in her former life and comes to the Catholic Newman Center after 9 years of parish youth and college/young adult ministry. As Campus Minister, helping college students draw closer to God and the love He has for them is one of her passions! She loves to explore different cultures through travel or journeying through books. When she’s not at work, Claire can be found painting or drinking coffee at a local coffee house with husband of 13 years. Learning new things is exciting to Claire, and she is just completed her Master’s Degree in Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas!
Email: c.mcmullin2003@gmail.com

Andrea Mariani  // Ministry Intern
Andrea served in the United States Marine Corps for five years. After serving in the military, she moved to Texas where she got her associates in Arts. She is a new addition to UH's Catholic Newman Center and will be serving as an intern for this spring semester. She desires to help others find a deeper relationship with Jesus through prayer and community.Andrea is excited to build new and lasting relationships with the Catholic Coog community!  
Email: marianiandrea70@gmail.com

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