Joanne
In July of 2009, Joanne heard the Lord’s call to “seek first the kingdom of God.” She responded by leaving the financial world in Manhattan. Shortly thereafter God opened the door for her to work in the Office of Evangelization in New Jersey’s Metuchen Diocese through which her passion for the Gospel was fanned into flame.
In July of 2014, the Lord once again spoke to Joanne’s heart, calling her into foreign missions where her fervent desire to proclaim the Good News of Jesus and to grow in deeper love and solidarity with the poor is being fulfilled.
After 22 years in America, Joanne was assigned to the Philippines, her native land. Since January of 2015 she has been serving the poor on Camiguin Island primarily through intentional youth formation and discipleship; food outreach; Bible studies; and student sponsorship. In September of 2020, she formed the Holy Face of Jesus Community comprising of young people who pray, learn, and serve with her. Her hope is that through this community, people will encounter the Holy Face of Jesus and fall in love with God.
Find out more about Joanne’s mission through the Holy Face of Jesus Community by clicking here.