Youth

Around the diocese

COLUMBUS – Annunciation sixth graders celebrated All Saint’s Day Mass on Friday, Nov. 1 with Bishop Joseph Kopacz by dressing up as their chosen saint. After Mass, students from other grades met the “Saints” and learned about their extraordinary lives. (Photo by Jacque Hince)
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick School’s kindergarten class took part in their All Saints Day Mass by dressing up and singing the Litany of the Saints. Pictured with the class are from left, Elizabeth McLaren, kindergarten assistant, Rob Calcote, principal, Father Augustine Palimattam and kindergarten teacher, Stacye Stevens. Not shown is Cassy Klutz, kindergarten religion teacher. (Photo by Helen Reynolds)
MADISON – St. Joseph performed “Antigone,” inspired by a play written by Sophocles and directed by Leslie Ann Harkins on Nov. 9. Pictured: Valeria Valdez, Emma Williams, Talia Ramos, Turner Brown, Zaniah Purvis (Antigone), Atticus Gomez, Molly Moody, and others. (Photo by Tereza Ma)
MADISON – The St. Joseph Catholic School Bruin News Now crew film the Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, edition of the award-winning, student-produced newscast on location at Independence Square in Philadelphia. St. Joe students were in Philadelphia to attend the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association fall high school journalism convention. The convention took place Thursday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 10. Pictured here are news anchor Thierry Freeman, left, a junior; camera operator Davis Hammond, a sophomore; and Jason Buckley, left, a sophomore. (Photo by Terry Cassreino)
CLARKSDALE – Fifth and sixth grade students made games for “Math and Science Night” that enhanced learning and fun for all ages. (Photo by Mary Evelyn Stonestreet)
JACKSON – St. Richard first graders dressed up as a saint of their choice for All Saints Day on Friday, Nov. 1. At school Mass, the students led the procession dressed as their chosen saint. After Mass, the students were introduced as their saint, and families were then welcomed over to school, where the students were able to share a few facts about their saint. Pictured (l-r) front to back: Federico Diaz, Jonah Grant, Laz Dillon, Tesni Jackson, Eva Ehrgott, Marilee Nelson, Thomas Morisani, Winn Nicholas, Malia Owens and Thea Saucier. (Photo by Celeste Saucier)
VICKSBURG – Election Day was a success at St. Francis Xavier/Vicksburg Catholic School. Pictured: Poll workers – Oliver Hesselberg and John Matthews, with voter – Michaela Sanchez. (Photo courtesy of school)