Fr. Burkhalter To Play In 'I-80 Collar Series' Softball Game

An Elgin priest will play in the first-ever I-80 Collar Series--a softball match between priests of the Diocese of Lincoln and the Archdiocese of Omaha.   

Fr. Ross Burkhalter, who serves the parishes of St. Boniface in Elgin and St. Bonaventure in Raeville, will be a member of the Omaha team.

Hosted by Spirit Catholic Radio, the I-80 Collar Series will be played on Sunday, June 21, at Werner Park in Papillion.

A tailgate event will begin at 3 p.m. and the game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.

Single tickets are $10; family tickets are $30 (2 adults + children 3-18); and priests and children under 3 are free. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here.

All proceeds will go to vocations for both Diocese.