Last week the U.S. Department of Education announced that Flatonia Elementary was one of only 31 schools in Texas to be named a National Blue Ribbon School, which highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. Above, the entire campus gathered to celebrate the achievement.

Bishop Brendan Cahill (left) appointed the Very Rev. Jasper Liggio (right) as Vicar General for the Diocese of Victoria. Father Jasper is the pastor at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg. He succeeds Msgr. John Peters as the Diocesan Vicar General, who had held the post since 2012. Msgr. Peters was the pastor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville prior to his retirement this week. Father Jasper’s installation ceremony took place at the Diocesan Chancery in Victoria on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Vicar General serves as the Bishop’s principal deputy within the diocese.