A beautiful outpouring of support for Catholic education, the 21st annual Gaudeamus benefit gala raised more than $2.4 million towards scholarships for students most in need at our Catholic schools.
Held at the Overland Park Convention Center on Saturday, October 28th, the 2023 celebration honored the Byron and Jeanne Thompson Family with the Michael and Patty Morrisey Angels Among Us Award, and recognized Holy Cross Catholic School in Overland Park as CEF's 2023 Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann CEF School of Excellence.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's gala. Special thanks to this year's Gaudeamus event chairs, Craig and Karen Gaffney, and the entire Gaudeamus committee for their hard work throughout the year to make the gala possible.
"Without your love and faith in Christ and generosity to CEF, without the scholarship I received, I wouldn’t be able to tell you my story and share my gratitude." - Emily Jimenez, Bishop Ward High School senior & CEF scholarship recipient
