Bishop Honors Exemplary St. Rose Students

Each year Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria gives out awards to 8th graders in the Diocese who meet the criteria of a theology test, and Christian behavior in doing service for their schools, parish and community. On Thursday, May 11, the St. Rose Eighth Grade received their certificates from Bishop Cahill at an evening Vespers prayer service and ceremony held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in Victoria. St. Rose was also in charge of the music and readings for the event. Readers were Morgan Marburger, Ava Bubela, and Lillia Wotipka. Music ministry was provided by teachers and students: Matt Bonner, Lindsey Schiffli, Jackie Machac, Donna Kunz, Christopher Campos, Brynn Bubela, Cal Schiffli, Ellie Wotipka, Miranda Bonner, and Mallory Bonner. Pictured are (front, from left) Brayden Stoever, Lillia Wotipka, Ava Bubela, Bishop Brendan Cahill, Joseline Campos, Caden Herzik, Joseph Schindler, Denim Sommer, (back) Principal Rosanne Gallia, Dillon Goedrich, Mason Kunschick, Connor Lichnovsky, Brant Redman, Ian Reeves, Ava Slaton, Morgan Steinhauser