Campus Ministry

Dr. Jonathan Bezdegian, Campus Minister: Doctor B, as he is affectionately known by students, coordinates liturgical music and the SEARCH pre-Confirmation retreat program, and serves as advisor to the Orthodox Christian Fellowship and chaplain to the rowing team. He is also on the faculty of Assumption’s music department and an avid outdoorsman.

Brother Elmer Vergara, A.A., Campus Minister: Brother Elmer, a deacon in the Assumptionist community on campus, is a native of the Philippines. He coordinates Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, retreats and spiritual direction on campus, and serves a Minister in Residence in Salisbury Hall.

Una Murphy, Campus Minister: Una, who joined the Campus Ministry staff in 2024, spent a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps after graduation from college and later completed a Masters degree at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. She coordinates hospitality and the SEND service/immersion trips. She and her husband Steve have two grown children.

Scott Brill, InterVarsity Representative: Scott, who has been at Assumption since 2012, has been a campus minister and regional director with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for many years. He directs Assumption’s longest running Bible Study and offers pastoral care for students who are not Catholic. Scott and his wife Claire have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.

Alex Boligan, Graduate Assistant and Minister in Residence: Alex graduated from Assumption in 2023 and is currently completing the MBA degree here. He and his wife Claire (another 2023 Assumption graduate) are Ministers in Residence in Wachusett Hall and also serve Worcester Hall and the LLC. Alex coordinates social media and Peer Ministry, advises Advocates for Life, and serves as chaplain to the swim team.

Claire Boligan, Minister in Residence: Claire grew up in the Philippines and graduated from Assumption in 2023. With her husband Alex, she is a Minister in Residence in Wachusett Hall and also serves Worcester Hall and the LLC. Claire, who loves walking around the Assumption campus with her two dogs, is expecting her first child in July 2025.

Anna Murphy, Minister in Residence: Anna grew up in Worcester and graduated from Assumption in 2025. As a student, she was active in Campus Ministry and did internships at St. Peters and St. Johns churches and at Visitation House. She serves as the Minister in Residence in Alumni Hall and also serves students in Desautels Hall.

Sandy Bousquet, Administrative Assistant: Sandy has worked in Campus Ministry since 2011, following four years in the President’s Office and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies Office. She is a graduate of Becker Junior College and worked in the banking and engineering industries before coming to Assumption. Sandy regularly spends time at the gym, practices yoga and tai chi, loves to walk, and is an avid reader.

Savina Villani, Resident Peer Minister: Savina, a member of the Class of 2027 from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, is the University’s organ scholar. She serves as a Resident Peer Minister for students in Desautels Hall.

Nayeli Orellana, Resident Peer Minister: Nayeli, a member of the Class of 2028 from Winthrop, Massachusetts, is on the rowing team. She serves as a Resident Peer Minister for students in Desautels Hall.