A Celebration of God's Work Through Lolek Ministries!
Celebrating the last year of blessings through Lolek Minstries and looking ahead with hope!
We are thrilled to share that The Harvest (Sunday, April 12th, 2026)—our inaugural major gathering for Lolek Ministries—was a tremendous success! On a beautiful Divine Mercy Sunday evening, we welcomed over 100 people who came together to celebrate what God is doing through this young ministry and to look ahead with hope and excitement.
The night was filled with gratitude, powerful testimonies, and a clear vision for the future. We took time to share a snapshot of Lolek Ministries’ first full year of service: more than 22 events and programs that we either led or assisted with across the diocese. From retreats and formation nights to one-on-one discipleship and family support, the Lord has been at work in beautiful ways. We also shared stories of how God has worked in and through this type of ministry in powerful and proven ways for many years already!
Three moving testimonies highlighted the real impact of this mission:
Erin Devlin, a current high school student, spoke about how Lolek Ministries has supported her desire to grow as a missionary disciple and leader. She shared how the community and formation she’s received have helped her stay rooted in her faith amid the many opportunities and challenges she faces.
Carly Goepferich, a wife and mother, shared the profound value of one-on-one spiritual counsel. Through Lolek’s accompaniment, she has found help discerning the Lord’s will through the joys and difficulties of family life.
Fr. Joe Vogel encouraged everyone by explaining how unique and necessary Lolek Ministries’ approach is in the life of the Church today. He has witnessed firsthand the positive impact this ministry is having on individuals and families throughout the diocese.
Executive Director Eric Gallagher then cast a clear vision for what lies ahead. He shared the story of how The Lolek Center came to be over the past year and painted a picture of where the ministry is headed—deeper formation, expanded outreach, and even greater support for families, young adults, and parish leaders seeking to live as joyful missionary disciples.
Eric also spoke honestly about our current needs and invited everyone to partner with us. There are multiple ways to support Lolek Ministries right now:
Through financial gifts and joining our Mission Support Team.
By contributing to our fund-a-need campaign (more details coming soon)
By volunteering time and talents when The Lolek Center opens in May.
A special mailing will be sent out in the coming weeks with additional information, upcoming events, and more opportunities to get involved. If you are not currently on our mailing list and would like to receive it, please send us an to lolek@lolekministries.org. We’ll also be sharing parts of the evening that were recorded through our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended The Harvest, to those who prayed for the evening, and to all who continue to support this mission. The response and energy in the room confirmed what we have sensed from the beginning: the Lord is raising up something profound and life-giving for the Church in our area.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for your support in raising up missionary disciples in the Church.