Hey, I am Gus Hanson From Atwood, Kansas, and my home parish is St. John Nepomucene. I have felt a call to Priesthood since I was 5 which has brought me to the St. Joseph House of Formation Seminary in Wichita for the last two years. I love God, nature, sports, and coffee. I am glad to be part of the Prayer and Action team this year.
What’s up guys! My name is Ella Juenemann and I am from Leoville, KS, however my current home parish is my home away from home — St. Isidore’s in Manhattan, KS. I am currently a freshman at Kansas State University where I study Animal Sciences and Industry. Some of my favorite things to do are spend time outside, have epic dance parties, make really bad dad jokes, and hang out with friends. I love learning new things and spend entirely too much time listening to music, especially country music. I have loved PANDA ever since my freshman year when it changed my life and I just can’t stop going back! I’m so hype to be a leader this year and cannot wait to meet everyone this summer, laugh a lot, serve the community, and watch as we all grow in our faith together! As always God Bless and Go Cats!
Hey everyone! My name is Adam bates and I am a seminarian for our diocese. My home parish is St. john the Baptist in Beloit. After graduating from K-State and doing a couple years of mission work, I moved to St. Louis to begin my formation at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. I’m so excited to be back in the diocese and get to know all of you this summer! Prayer and Action was a key part of my faith journey in high school, so I can’t wait to be a part of it again. See you soon!
Hello all! I am Emma Roberts, a native of Salina, where I attended Catholic Schools and St. Mary’s Queen of the Universe Parish. O a, preparing for my junior year at Benedictine College where I study Theology and Education, I am involved with College Ministry, and I work part time at a local Catholic shop and cafe. I love sports, music, and games of all kinds. I am so grateful for this program and the life it brings to our diocese. I can’t wait to live this “Ora Et Labora” Summer with all of you beautiful people!
Hey everyone! My name is Christopher Larocque. I was raised in small town Cawker City going to St. John’s Catholic High School. I am now a junior studying Theology at Benedictine College. I love to play golf, volleyball, and basketball. I look forward to a great summer and being led by the spirit. God Bless everyone!