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Priests

Center Director, Fr. Vince Krische

Fr. Vince is responsible for the implementation of the vision and the mission of St. Lawrence campus ministry. He serves as the liaison between the Center and the University; the Center and the Archdiocese and the pastors of the Archdiocesan parishes. He provides the vision and direction for the Student Advisory Council, Advisory Council, Parents Council, the Budget Committee, Campaign Committee, and all areas related to development and the annual fund. He provides Sacramental Preparation and Pastoral needs for students and university-related people.
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Associate Director, Fr. John Schmeidler

Fr. John has a degree in Education from St. Louis University, and a Masters of Divinity from the Aquinas Institute. He helps with the sacramental and spiritual life of the Center. In addition, he celebrates Mass and reconciliation with the students, coordinates retreats, prepares students for the Sacrament of Confirmation and prepares couples for marriage. Fr. John also coordinates the adoration schedule for the students.
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Outreach

Outreach Director, Linda Smith

Linda is a KU graduate with an undergraduate and Masters degree in Theatre. Linda began working at St. Lawrence eight years ago as the part-time Coordinator for the Religious Education Program for children. She has worked full time since 1998. Linda oversees the outreach activities of the Center which include the social justice programs, service trips, social and leadership programs, and peer mentors.
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Education

Catechetical Institute Director, Mike Scherschligt

MIke is Director of the Catechetical Institute at St. Lawrence. Mike prepares students to be certified catechists at St. Lawrence and their home parishes. He has a Masters in Theology and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology.
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Director of Theological Studies, Troy Hinkel

Troy, a native of Denver, Colorado, has a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. He is married with five children. For four years he has directed and taught our Young Catholic Scholars theological formation program and student professional groups.
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Family Life/RCIA Director, Brian Donelson

Brian is a teacher with Masters degrees in Education and Theology. He has a wife and two children. He works with RCIA, Marriage Preparation, and also teaches in the Catechetical Institute.

Evangelization Coordinator, Matt Kemnitz

Matt coordinates student-led, faith-sharing groups, develops direct evangelization strategies, and is a teaching assistant for the Catechetical Institute. He has a B.A. in German and Telecommunications, and did some graduate work in German at KU. In addition, he attended St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity where he studied Theology. Matt was involved at the Center as a graduate student teaching Confirmation classes and as a former Social Justice Outreach Minister.

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Music & Liturgy

Interim Director of Music, Lisa Roush

Lisa, a graduate of Benedictine College, serves as the assistant to the director of music. She is one of the chapel organists and the accompanist for the choir. She prepares the liturgy guide and petitions, assists in the preparation and scheduling of cantors, and assists in music planning and preparation. Lisa has also been the organist for the REACH Mass, and is the project coordinator for the Midwestern Catholic Youth Chorale (MCYC), which is the summer high school choir camp hosted by St. Lawrence. Lisa has been working at St. Lawrence since Spring of 1999 when she started as assistant organist.
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Development

Director of Institutional Advancement, John Flynn

John is responsible for development and fundraising for the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center. John is a graduate of the University of Kansas and a St. Lawrence alum. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and a participant in the Spring Break Alternative program. He has been a member of the St. Lawrence staff since June of 1994.
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Annual Giving Coordinator, Kim Tiffany

Kim is a 1997 graduate of KU with a B.A. in Anthropology. She will graduate in May '03 with a Masters Degree in Museum Studies. After a short period working as an associate editor for a local publishing company, Kim joined the Center in 1999. She is responsible for maintaining and updating the Center's benefactor database, and coordinating the many details associated with the HawkTalk Phone-a-thon and the Center's mail appeals. Kim also assists the Financial Coordinator in processing contributions to the Center and writes grant proposals.
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Marketing and Special Events Coordinator, Anita Smith

Anita is a graduate of KU with a B.S. in Journalism. She has over 12 years of experience in marketing and advertising. Anita coordinates all marketing activities for the Center including printed materials,advertising, press releases and special events. She designs and writes material for numerous brochures, invitations and assorted mailings. In addition, she coordinates all aspects of planning, volunteer recruitment, finances and execution for our special events such as our Swing into Spring golf tournament, and the Divine WineFest.
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Administrative Assistant, Nancy Krische

Nancy Krische, a KU grad, is the administrative assistant to Fr. Vince, Center Director, and John Flynn, Director of Institutional Advancement. Nancy was a permanent community member and choir member while working for KU in the College of Liberal Arts. Nancy’s degree is in Speech-Language-Hearing.

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Administration

Financial Coordinator, Cris Denning

Cris is responsible for the Center's general accounting, computer systems, employee benefits and payroll. She is a KU graduate with a degree in Business Administration. Cris has been with the Center since 1998.
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Receptionist, Sr. Marcella Schrant, OSU

Sr. Marcella is a graduate of Mount St. Scholastica with a B.S. in Education, and a minor in Theology. She taught grades 1-8 at different times over a period of 43 years. She was Superior of the Ursuline community for 4 years. Sr. Marcella has been a member of the St. Lawrence staff since 1994. She compiles the weekly bulletin and performs various tasks while greeting visitors at the front desk.
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