Associate Program
2009-2010 Associates of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales

The Associate Program brings college students interested in a religious vocation together with our community to discern through prayer, community, and reflection while remaining at their individual campuses. A number of Associates choose to remain in the program beyond their college graduation, and we welcome their ongoing discernment. We Oblates are proud of the maturity that grounds the faith journeys of our 18 Associates. Collecting photos of them is not easy, but as we do, we invite you to meet them in these brief web profiles.

Brian Ballintyn
School Mt. St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD
Major Criminal Justice
Home Newark, Delaware

Did you know… Brian is the (only) winner of the bishop’s scholarship to Mt. St. Mary’s?
Mark Bezold
School University of Virginia
Major Undecided
Home Alexandria, VA

Did you know… Mark received the Salesian Medal of Honor when he graduated high school. He ranks this among his most important achievements?
Joe Conti
School St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA
Major Physics
Home Mullica Hills, NJ

Did you know… Joe is an avid, nutty Phillies fan?
Jordan Doss
School McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland
Major Art; Minor: Deaf Studies
HomeAlexandria, VA

Did you know… Jordan was the Salutatorian at his high school graduation?
Brandon Drazich
School St. John's College, MN, graduate
Major Peace Studies
Home Wilmington, DE

John Leone
School DeSales University, Center Valley, PA; junior
Major Business Major
Home Swedesboro, NJ

Did you know… John is a tri-athlete?
Ryan Murphy
School Holy Family University
Major Business
Home Philadelphia, PA

Did you know… Ryan has served in the US Air Force?
Charlie O'Neill
School Catholic University of America
Major Political Science
Home Philadelphia, PA

Did you know… Charlie had breakfast with former President George W. Bush?
Mikee Phillips
School Lafeyette College, Easton, PA
Major Voice, Economics
Home Wilmington, DE

Did you know… Mikee is in his school's choir and a lineman on its football team?
Sean Sullivan
School DeSales University; sophomore
Major TV/Film
Home Philadelphia, PA

Did you know… Sean is the president of the Special Olympics as DSU where he coordinates his classmates' efforts to help people with physical disabilities to compete in and enjoy athletic events?
Bryan Zebleckes
School Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; senior
Major Journalism
Home Wilmington, DE

Did you know… Bryan's experience on the news station at Salesianum School (high school) has landed him a scholarship and job with Temple University's Athletic Department as its camera man?
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