The 22nd annual Gaudeamus benefit gala was a beautiful outpouring of gratitude and support for Catholic education. Thanks to the generosity of the caring CEF community, the event raised $3.5 million towards scholarships for students most in need at our Catholic schools.
Held at the Overland Park Convention Center on Saturday, October 12th, the 2024 celebration honored the Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann with the CEF Lifetime Achievement Award, and recognized St. Benedict Catholic School in Atchison as CEF's 2024 Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann CEF School of Excellence.
Proceeds from this year's event will help the Catholic Education Foundation support nearly 2,000 students for the 2024-25 school year and establish the new Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Legacy Scholarship Fund.
Special thanks to this year's Gaudeamus event chairs Pat and Mel McAnany, honorary chairs Terry and Peggy Dunn and the entire Gaudeamus committee for their hard work throughout the year to make the gala a success.
"This is the opportunity my parents dreamed of for their children when they immigrated to the United States." - Jaime Vega, Bishop Ward High School senior & CEF scholarship recipient
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