Last Collar Standing - Lumen Christi

Rewatch the live event here!

What is Last Collar Standing?

Nine priests gather online during a livestreamed competition to compete in elimination challenges until one priest is declared the Last Collar Standing.

This fun and hilarious competition is an opportunity to witness the good-natured humanity of our priests and catch a glimpse of their fraternal brotherhood. You won’t want to miss this family friendly event!

Spoiler Alert! Congratulations to our Winner...

Father Kris Cowles!!!

Thank you for donating to our priests!

Father Tom Hartman
$7,091

Father Jacob Doty
$6,848

Father Yamato Icochea
$3,553

Father Kris Cowles
$2,888

Father Tim Cone
$2,473

Father Jeff Norfolk
$1,988

Father Bob Lacey
$1,913

Father Jeffery Schulte
$1,873

Father Patrick Grode
$563

Updated:

2/24/25
10:15 AM

Help your priest become the Last Collar Standing!

There are many ways for you to give your priest an advantage in the game.

Social Media Engagement Winner: The priest with the most likes, shares, comments and clicks will get an extra vote during one of the voting sessions.
$1,000 in Donations: When your priest’s total donations reaches $1,000 he will get an extra vote during one of the voting sessions.
$1,500 in Donations: When your priest’s total donations reaches $1,500 will get an immunity from being voted out of one of the voting sessions.
Most Donations Winner: The priest with the most donations at the start of the game will get an immunity from being voted out of one of the voting sessions.

How it works:

Donate to Help Your Priest

Raise $1,000 for an extra vote and $1,500 for a challenge immunity.

Host a Watch Party

Cheer on your priest with family and friends at home or with your parish.

Support Lumen Christi

Donations help Lumen Christi bring Christ to your community.

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Sign up for updates so you don't miss a thing.

We send out emails weekly so you know how your priest is doing in the standings. You will also be able to cast your vote during the game.

To sign up click the button below or text LASTCOLLAR to 84576.

Hosting a Watch Party is easy!

This family friendly event is a blast for all ages. Gather your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun. Get the tips for invites, food, tech, and swag.

What does Lumen Christi do?

Last Collar Standing is an opportunity to raise both awareness of and funds for our Diocesan Lumen Christi Missionary program. Through the support of this event we are able to:

1. Send missionaries to parishes around the diocese to put on summer programs for children and youth at a greatly reduced cost to parishes!
2. Create a year round missionary program allowing individuals to serve a community in our diocese by aligning their passions and discernment to the needs in the community.
3. Send missionaries to staff Discipleship Camps and Confirmation retreats for junior high and high school students across the diocese.