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Meet The Core

OUR VISION
WHAT WE DO

We strive to be a place for Catholic young adults (18-35) from any parish in the Buffalo Diocese to form friendships founded in Christ, grow in their faith and enrich their lives through adventure, prayer and acts of charity. 

Provide a place to cultivate friendships and a community around Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati's values. Weekly meetings focused on growing in knowledge of our faith, and creating a fellowship of members with social gatherings, service days and adventures.

Find Us...

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Outreach Coordinator

AARON ANDZEL

Aaron started his association with Frassati in 2015 and they haven’t been able to get rid of him to date (kidding). He likes his beer close at hand but his bible closer. Aaron’s patron is St. John of God who once chopped a burning hospital in two, to save the unburned half. While Aaron does not have similar skills with an axe, he has been known to sling a mean frisbee during Frassati frisbee. He currently oversees outreach and is always ready for a tough question.

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Digital Media Co-Chair

LYDIA ZIELINSKI

Lydia designs the website, coordinates emails, advertisements and social media marketing. She loves connecting with new people and would love to hear feedback on how to improve info on website, emails and/or media.  Blessed to be apart of Frassati WNY, Lydia wants to continue to be able to share the persona of Blessed Pier Giorgio through digital media on all platforms.

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Bible Study Coordinator

ANNA CAPPELLO

Anna is a recent graduate of Niagara University, where she was involved in campus ministry and started a daily Rosary group.  After a pilgrimage to Poland, she developed a strong devotion to St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy. Anna is looking forward to leading the monthly Bible Study at Frassati and deepening her Catholic faith along with her peers. 

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BOB DREWS

Blog Editor

As editor in Chief for "The Heights" Bob is responsible for recruiting contributors to write short articles on their faith and overseeing the editing process. He is always looking for a new article so if you have any questions about the submission or editing process, feel free to ask for a copy of the guidelines and pitch your article. Bob is a member of Our Lady of Pompeii Parish and has been a member of Frassati WNY for five years. He holds special devotions to Our Lady Queen of Heaven and St. Joseph Pillar of Families.

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ED PAPAJ

Adventure/ Service Coordinator

Ed and his brother, Bryan promote the value of charity in action, which was central to the mission of Pier Giorgio Frassati.  The Papaj brothers create unique opportunities for young adults to be engaged in the world around them, to grow with each other in friendship based in faith, and to enjoy adventurous outings. 

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BRYAN PAPAJ

Adventure/ Service Coordinator

Bryan and his brother, Ed promote the value of charity in action, which was central to the mission of Pier Giorgio Frassati.  The Papaj brothers create unique opportunities for young adults to be engaged in the world around them, to grow with each other in friendship based in faith, and to enjoy adventurous outings. 

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