Ministry
Fr. Luke Doyle | Director and Chaplain
frluke@kucatholic.org
Fr. Luke Doyle was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in KS in May, 2021. His academic studies took place at Creighton University (Omaha, NE), Kenrick-Glennon Seminary (St. Louis, MO), the Augustine Institute (St. Louis, MO), the University of Mary (Bismarck, ND), the National Catholic Bioethics Center (Philadelphia, PA), the Pontifical North American College, and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Rome, Italy). Shortly after his priestly ordination, Fr. Doyle was privileged to serve the Church in the United States as a preacher during the National Eucharistic Revival. He attributes his priestly vocation to the intercession and love of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Doyle has been serving the Church of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in KS as the Chaplain and Director of the St. Lawrence Catholic Center at the University of Kansas since July 2024.
Allisyn Petty | Director of Mission Expression
apetty@kucatholic.org
Alli is from Ste. Genevieve, MO. A VERY small town south of St. Louis. Her favorite way to relax is by spending a weekend at the farm with her family and closest friends with food, beer, and pickleball. Her first car was a 1999 Chevy Cavalier. Her favorite saint is St. Maximilian Kolbe!
Drew Kanne | Director of Formation
dkanne@kucatholic.org
Drew was born in St. Louis, MO but grew up in Naperville, Illinois. To relax, Drew either needs a new episode of Survivor or a low-stakes errand to run. His first car was a Pontiac G6 with a window that didn’t seal properly. His favorite saints are St. Francis of Assisi and St. Terese of Lisieux.
Matthew Griesemer | Campus Minister
mgriesemer@kucatholic.org
Matthew was born in Springfield, MO, or as everyone calls it, Spring Vegas. In his free time he loves to go backpacking, camping, mountain biking, or play team sports. His first car was a 1998 GMC Jimmy which named itself. His favorite saints are St. Lawrence, St. Carlo Acutis, and St. Ignatius of Antioch.
Holly Myers | Executive Assistant to the Director & Chaplain
hmyers@kucatholic.org
Holly grew up in Topeka, KS - also known as Google, KS! Outside of taking care of her two (almost three) children, she finds joy through organizing, spending time with friends, touring the best donut shops and playing board games. Her first car was a 1995 red Dodge Neon. Her favorite saints are St. Mary Magdalene, St. Zita, St. Kateri Tekakwitha and her friend Servant of God, Michelle Duppong.
Advancement & Operations
Matt Kemnitz | Chief Operating Officer
mkemnitz@kucatholic.org
Matt is from Lakeville, MN, and loves reading Scripture by an ocean, lake, river, or even a muddy puddle Peppa Pig style (yeah, he has a lot of kids). His first car was an Acura Integra GS… His “G” ride. His favorite saints are St. Padre Pio, St. Benedict, St. Boniface, Pope St. John Paul II, and, maybe someday by the grace of God, St. Vincent Krische (aka Msgr. Krische).
Misty Stephenson | Operations Manager
office@kucatholic.org
Misty was born and raised in Conway Springs, KS and has lived all over the world since. Her favorite thing to do is relax with a good book. Her first car was a 1973 Ford Ranchero known as “The Ranchito Bandito”. Her favorite saints are Oscar Romero and Servant of God Dorothy Day.
Mark Wertin | Facilities Manager
mwertin@kucatholic.org
Mark is from Lamar, not so colorful CO. They call it the high plains, which is a euphemism for, “the desert close to but not within view of the mountains”. He loves all the saints and what he learns from them, but he’s pretty sure they’d tell him to keep his eyes on Jesus.
Cris Denning | Finance Director
finance@kucatholic.org
Cris is a Chicago native who loves spending as much time with her grandchildren as possible and gardening. Her first car was a Datsun B210... LOL, and her favorite saint is St. Gianna.
Caroline Kanne | Advancement Officer
ckanne@kucatholic.org
Caroline grew up in Naperville, IL, but has been a proud KC resident since attending KU. Her best days are spent taking fitness classes, exploring new cafes and shops with the gals, and playing with her niece and nephew. Caroline’s first car was a Pontiac G6. Her favorite saint is St. Teresa of Avila!
Miranda Baniewicz | Marketing, Communications, and Events Coordinator
miranda@kucatholic.org
Miranda was born in Arizona, but spent the majority of her life in Atchison, Kansas. Her favorite ways to relax are to paint, go on walks, or watch a comfort movie. Her first car was A white 1999 Honda Accord, it moved across the country with her - from Arizona, to Kansas, and then to Georgia. Her favorite saints are St. Joseph, St. John Paul II, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Music & Liturgy
Michael Murray | Permanent Deacon
dcnmurray@kucatholic.org
Deacon Michael Murray is from Pontypool, Wales. He enjoys playing "Codewords" with his wife Maureen. His first car was a Volkswagen Rabbit that only his wife could drive. His favorite saints are St. Felicity and St. Perpetua.
John Deahl | Director of Sacred Liturgy & Music
jdeahl@kucatholic.org
John grew up in the country west of Topeka and, with the exception of college, has stayed fairly close to home. He loves woodworking and spending time with his wife and girls. His first car (that he'll admit to) was a KDOT surplus 1993 Ford F-250 with the 7.3 IDI diesel, bright orange. Amazingly, the truck still runs and drives, even after high school. Asking him his favorite saint is kind of like asking him which is his favorite kid but he does have a deep devotion to Our Lady.
FOCUS Missionaries
Reed Malleck | FOCUS Team Director
reed.malleck@focus.org
Reed hails from the pride of central Nebraska, York. Golf is something he has loved from a young age, but in the past 5 years, playing his guitar has become his place of relaxation. His first car was a grandma gold 2009 Nissan Altima. She was lovingly named Aldi. St. Matthew played a huge role in his reversion to the Faith and is his closest saint friend!
Brianna Shaffer | FOCUS Missionary
brianna.shaffer@focus.org
Bri is from Houston, TX and graduated from LSU, Geaux Tigers!! However, she will say Rock Chalk with great joy! Her favorite thing to do to relax is to be outdoors somewhere either on a picnic or working out. Her first car was a 2005 Toyota Corolla named Carly the Corolla. Bri’s favorite saints are St. Joseph and St. Catherine of Siena
Sara Grosser | FOCUS Missionary
sara.grosser@focus.org
Sara is from Bloomington, Minnesota, home of the Mall of America! Fun fact: her high school prom was in Nickelodeon Universe in the mall! Sara’s favorite way to relax is to take a walk down Jayhawk Boulevard. Her first car was her grandma's 2006 Subaru Forester. Sara’s favorite saint is St. Catherine of Siena
SPO Missionaries
Olivia Samper | SPO Women’s Chapter Lead
olivia.samper@spo.org
Olivia is from Tallahassee, Florida. She loves to crochet and listen to audiobooks to relax. Her first car was a 2003 sage green Ford Focus. Her favorite saints are St. Anthony of Padua and St. Valentine.
Nolan Bemiss | SPO Men’s Chapter Lead
nolan.bemiss@spo.org
Nolan is from Overland Park, Kansas. He loves to read, exercise and juggle during his free time. His first car was a 2002 White Pontiac Montana. His favorite saint is St. Maria Goretti.
Jackie Ballard | SPO Missionary
jackalyn.ballard@spo.org
Jackie grew up in Southern California. She loves to relax at the beach or curled up at home with a good book. Her first car was her baby, Rhonda, a Nissan Sentra. She's still with her today! Her favorite saints change pretty frequently, but right now they're Mother Cabrini and St. Therese.