Prior to 1990 the thought of having a ministry in which college students ministered to the youth of Oklahoma was just a dream for several members of the St. Gregory's community. In 1990, with the gift of the estate of John and Genevieve Buckley, the Buckley Outreach Team became a reality. Using the funds from this estate to provide scholarships to team members, the University was able to select students who would spend their weekends conducting retreats for youth in central Oklahoma.

     Today the mission remains the same while the ministry has grown. Currently, the team makes trips throughout Oklahoma, northern Texas and western Arkansas. Over the course of the year the team conducts an average of 20 retreats for approximately 50 parishes and reaches out to nearly 1,000 youth.

     The team has grown since those early days in 1990 and with the continued enthusiasm of the members and the growing support of Youth Ministers and Directors of Religious Education the team looks forward to a bright future assisting youth during their spiritual journey.