Rhody Catholic Organization
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2019-2020 RCE
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Student Executive Board
The RCO Student Executive Board advises the chaplain and staff on programming, mission and outreach to the campus community. Students are appointed positions for a one-year term.
For information about applying for the 2020-2021 Board, please visit 2020-2021 Board Nominations page -
2019-2020 Student Executive Board:
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Katie Mossbarger, President
I am a Senior, Education and Math major here at URI. I originally am from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, but would easily call Rhode Island my home. I started getting more involved at the Catholic Center my second semester of freshman year, and I am so glad I did! Outside of studying, I love hanging out with my friends and driving around RI to see the beautiful sites! I am so excited to see what the Lord has in store for us, this ’20-’21 school year! -
Kat Sullivan, Service Chair
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Lauren Dussetschleger, Liturgy Chair
Hi Everyone! I’m Lauren Dussetschleger and I am a senior here at URI studying Cell and Molecular Biology as well as having the honor of serving as Liturgy Chair here at the Catholic Center! I’m from Seymour, CT but Rhody is my second home. I walked into the CC my first day of freshman year (on crutches!) and never left. I have spent a lot of time here at the CC, and met some of my closest friends here as well! I immediately got involved with our Sunday night Student Masses as an Altar server and a Eucharistic minister as a freshman and had continued doing so. Nothing gives me as much joy as serving in the Mass, and I hope to share that joy with all of you! If you have an interest at all in serving in the Mass as an Altar server, a Eucharistic minister, a reader or a greeter please reach out! Outside of studying, I love to hang out with my best buds, play video games and watch Disney movies. I can’t wait for what the Lord has in store for each and everyone one of us this year and beyond!
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Nick Jones, Spirituality and Catechesis Chair
Hey pals! My name's Nick Jones, and I am a senior (how did that happen?!) doubling majoring in Secondary Education and History with a minor in Philosophy, from scenic Warwick, RI. Three years ago, I walked into the Catholic Center for Mass and immediately afterwards I met the guy who is now one of my best friends. The CC immediately became home for me. That's what I want for everyone who is reading this right now! For the past three years, I've served as the sacristan, and for the past year and a half I did so while serving on the Exec. Board. This year, I am thrilled to be serving as our Spirituality and Catechesis Chair. While this job is multifaceted, it basically boils down to the following. My job is to help provide the community with opportunities to Pray Better, so that we can Believe Better, and thus Live Better. We're all at our own place on our journeys back to the Lord, so I'm always looking for help and ideas so that we all can come exactly as we are and be formed by the Lord into exactly who He needs us to be. Please, give me feedback and ideas so we can all become saints! -
Regan Sweeney, Hospitality Co-Chair
Hey guys!
My name is Regan Sweeney and I am headed into my senior year as a double major in Anthropology and Marine Biology. I moved to Rhode Island in November of 2016 when my dad received military orders for the Naval War College in Newport and I have loved it here ever since. Besides Rhode Island, I have also lived in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, and New Hampshire!I transferred to URI last fall from the Community College of Rhode Island where I received my Associate's degree. When I first began visiting the Catholic Center, I was completely stunned at the amount of people there who were just like me - college students looking to grow in their relationship with Christ. Even though I grew up Catholic, it was extremely difficult for me to establish a strong foundation within the Catholic community because we moved around so much.That changed when I walked into the CC. I joined a Bible study, began attending Mass more regularly throughout the week, and got to know the incredible students and missionaries at the CC. I knew I was finally home.
A few of my favorite things - books, astronomy, Lord of the Rings, and animals! I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I was five years old and hope to attend veterinary school following graduation.
I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for us this year! If you have any dietary restrictions (gluten free, dairy free, vegan, etc) please reach out to me or Sam Gordon, my co-chair!
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Samantha Gordon, Hospitality Co-Chair
Hi Rhody Fam! I'm Samantha Gordon and I am very excited to be serving Rhody Catholic this year as Hospitality Co-Chair.
Regan (the other Hospitality Co-Chair) and I are super excited to work together and make delicious food for you all.
I'm a junior going into my first professional year of the pharmacy program. I was born in NYC, but grew up in Bergen County, NJ.
URI has been such a welcoming place, especially the Catholic Center. I didn't have a Catholic community like this one back home, and I hope you'll make connections like I did here! I know this year makes it harder to do so, but I'm staying hopeful, and we'll still have virtual meetings to get to know each other for sure.
When I'm not studying, you can find me at Zumba class. I love dancing, and I'm always looking for dance buddies!
Although organization is another one of my hobbies, the Lord has greater plans than my own, and I look forward to seeing what this year brings!
Samantha Gordon
Class of 2024