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Meet the Team

  2. The Franciscan Experience - Summer Institute
  3. Meet the Team

The TFE Summer Adult Staff are comprised of faculty and staff of FranU that, collectively, have years of experience working in the Catholic Church whether professionally, academically, or on a volunteer basis. No matter our role, we all play a part in making sure we keep a safe, formative, and fun experience for all who participate in TFE.

FranU Theology Faculty

Theology faculty (from Left to Right)

Dr. David Whidden
Dr. Christopher Ragusa
Dr. Brian Pedraza
Dr. Jennifer Morel
Dr. David Moser



TFE Summer College Team

TFE Summer is blessed to have current students of FranU to serve as mentors and support staff of the institute. They are essential to the week since they act as small group leaders, facilitators, behind the scenes support, and examples of students who continue their walk with Christ after high school. Typically most of our college team are previous participants of TFE Summer! The college team is selected through an application process.