Fr. Don Cullen

Honorary Auction Chair

Fr. Don Cullen

Father Don Cullen is the son of Charles and Nell Cullen. Father Cullen has served the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas since 1971. He was ordained that year at his home parish of Queen of the Holy Rosary, in Overland Park. His service to the Archdiocese has taken him to nine of our parishes: Assumption Parish in Topeka (1971-1974), Saint Joseph Parish in Shawnee (19741978), Saint Paul’s in Olathe (1978-1979), Saint John’s in Lawrence (1979-1980), St. Patrick’s in Osage, Saint Patrick’s in Scranton, and Saint Francis of Assisi in Overbrook (1980-1986), and Saint Paul’s in Olathe (1986-1992). Father Cullen was our Pastor at Saint Agnes from 1992 until 2005. From Saint Agnes he took time off to care for his mother. In 2006, he returned to Queen of the Holy Rosary as Pastor and retired from there in 2013. In retirement, Father Cullen joins his fellow retired priests helping out in our local parishes.

During his tenure at St Agnes, in addition to his many sacramental duties, Father also taught each 8th grade class “Life Lessons 101”. He shared all his pearls of wisdom regarding faith and the “do’s and don’ts” of everyday living. He also spearheaded the eighth grade retreat each year.

We will always be thankful to Father Cullen and a wise group of parishioners who, in 1996, envisioned and began our annual auction. Since its inception, the Saint Agnes Annual Auction has stood as a benchmark for other school auctions. This event contributes thousands of dollars each year, funding our school with the tools needed for the spiritual, academic, and physical growth of our students.

We are honored to have Father Cullen as one of our Honorary Chairs tonight and we are forever grateful for all he has done to support St. Agnes Catholic School!