Catholic Diocese of Salina | Meet our Totus Tuus teachers for summer 2024!

Team 1

Team 1 is heading to Atwood, Sharon Springs, Phillipsburg, Ellsworth, Osborne and Hays!

Riley Chrisler

Hi! My name is Riley Chrisler and I am from St. Joseph Parish in Oakley. I am entering my senior year at K-State where I am studying elementary education and dance. I love going Sonic races with my friends and family and watching God’s wonderful sunsets! I am very happy to serve the children of our diocese through Totus Tuus for a second summer. I love discovering new communities and the love for Christ that everyone has and shares! Not only do I love teaching children, but having fun with them brings so much joy and laughter every day!

Ben Hogan

My name is Benjamin Hogan! My family is part of Saint-Jean-Vianney Church in Maple Hill. Most of the year I am busy studying in Ave Maria, Florida. I will be a junior this fall. I love dancing and dream of becoming a doctor one day. Serving as a Totus Tuus missionary is an incredible blessing because I am able to encounter Christ in so many new people!

White Hope

Hello everyone! My name is Hope White, from St. John the Baptist Parish in Hanover. I will be a freshman next year at Kansas State University studying architecture. I love creating things, whether it’s a story or a silly song, or works of art. I am very happy to be here this summer to give back to the diocese that gave me everything. I can’t wait to meet all the children and see the face of Christ in all the lives we encounter this summer!

Team 2

Team 2 is heading to Lincoln, Oakley, Salina, Colby, Goodland and Victoria!

Team 3

Team 3 is heading to Minneapolis, Beloit, Abilene, Concordia, Wakeeney and Park!

Alyssa Mikkelson

My name is Alyssa Mikkelson. I am from Salina, KS and my home parish is Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. I am entering my senior year at Fort Hays State University where I am pursuing a degree in communications. I love cats, my dream job is to be a mother and I have been told that I have a contagious laugh. I am very excited to serve as a missionary this summer because I love seeing the joy and enthusiasm in the children of our diocese.

Team 4

Team 4 is heading to Hanover, Hill City, Fort Riley, Ellis, Stockton and Hays!

Maddie Bruna

What’s new! My name is Madeline Bruna, from St. John’s in Hanover. I just graduated from Manhattan Tech and love meeting new people. I love little children. Being able to teach them about Catholicism is a blessing!

Age quod acts!

Jacob Strecker

What’s up, team? My name is Jake and I am a senior at K-State in secondary education. I go to Church of the Resurrection with my family in Wichita, KS! I am very happy to answer any questions about faith that children may have and inspire them to continue growing closer to Jesus!

It’s Joseph’s!

Grace Lichtensteiger

Hi all ! My name is Grace and I am a 2023 graduate of Saint Francis Xavier High School in Junction City. I also currently attend Saint-François-Xavier Catholic Church and Parish. I am currently a sophomore at Barton Community College and will be transferring to FHSU in January. I am excited to teach the children of Totus Tuus the beauty of music. Remember children, singing is like praying twice!

JMJ!