Dear Friends of the St. Lawrence Center,

It’s a great time to be a Jayhawk—and an even greater time to be part of the thriving community at the St. Lawrence Center!

As parents of Jayhawks and people who deeply love both KU and our Catholic faith, it’s incredible to see the ways the Holy Spirit is at work on KU’s campus. Under the inspired leadership of Fr. Luke Doyle, still in his first year as Chaplain, the St. Lawrence Center welcomed 16 students into the Church at the Easter Vigil, the chapel sees record numbers of students at weekly masses and can you believe a growing number of students are tithing, (yes, even if it’s just the cost of their favorite latte or libation!) Their generosity demonstrates a willingness to open their hearts and pocketbooks to a place they love and to the mission of our faith. All of this is evidence of the powerful impact Fr. Luke is making as a wonderful shepherd to the community. 

The St. Lawrence Center is more than a ministry—it’s a spiritual home where students are learning more about their faith, growing in prayer, and forming lifelong friendships. What a gift to KU’s campus!       

It’s with great excitement that we invite you to join us for St. Lawrence Center’s signature fundraising event, Divine Winefest on November 21, 2025, at The Abbott in Kansas City.  

We hope you’ll join us on this fun evening in support of Fr. Luke, his staff, and the mission to connect Jayhawks to their faith!

Thank you in advance for your generosity - and, as always, for your friendship and support! 

Ann and David Eckels

YOUR WINEFEST DOLLARS

Your support of Winefest goes directly back to the ministry at the St. Lawrence Center whose mission is to form the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Kansas and others who wish to join, in the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the Catholic intellectual, moral, liturgical and spiritual tradition. The programs and ministries that are funded through your support include sacraments, retreats, community building & fellowship, mission trips, classes, liturgical ministries, leadership training, scholarships, seminars, social justice outreach opportunities, mentorship, and spiritual direction. For a fuller picture of all the St. Lawrence Center provides head to kucatholic.org.