Sister Susan Gatz (first row, second from the left), a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, was among the six distinguished alumni of Catholic schools who were honored during the 33rd annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni dinner on March 8 at the Galt House in downtown Louisville. The event, hosted by the Catholic Education Foundation, saw a record crowd of 1,400 people in attendance.
Sister Susan was recognized for her outstanding achievements and contributions to Catholic education.
The event aims to lift the hopes and dreams of thousands of young Catholic school students and their families through the life-changing gift of Catholic education.
One senior from each of the archdiocese’s Catholic high schools was awarded a college scholarship. They are, from left, Katherine Victoria Belle Coale from Bethlehem High School; Rebecca Raeann Kaelin, Holy Cross High School; Fatimah Saeed Alawami, Presentation Academy; Lorenzo Paul Martinelli, St. Xavier High School; Lucas Martinez Osborn, Trinity High School; Valentina Moreno, Sacred Heart Academy; Mia Jane Grosshans, Mercy Academy; Jackson Clay Hoard, DeSales High School; Josephine Ann Deye, Assumption High School.
The Salute to Catholic School Alumni dinner also honored other distinguished alumni of Catholic schools, as well as Deacon Greg Gitschier, who received the Community Service Award, and St. Gregory School teacher Terry Rogan, who received the 2023 Father Joseph McGee Award. The event was emceed by Richard A. Lechleiter, the foundation’s president, and featured Father Mike Schmitz as the keynote speaker, who emphasized the importance of Catholic schools in proclaiming Christ to students.
Congratulations, Susan. You deserve this splendid honour.
Conratulations, Susan WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU!
Congratulations, Susan. You are the best!
Congratulations, Susan WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!
Dear Susan, you make us proud in so many ways.
Congratulations, Susan.
What an honor!!! Congratulations, Susan.
Congratulations, Susan! You make Pres proud and Nazareth! Thank you for your “yes” response to the Spirit within. Mother Catherine is cheering you onward.
Hearty Congratulations Dear Sr Susan ! Certainly a great memorable day to you as well as for us SCNs & SCNAs, we are proud of you Susan, Great going!!! Deep Peace & Many Blessings !!!
Must have been such a fantastic get-together!
Congratulations, Susan!
Congratulations Susan. So proud of you.
So proud of you Susan! Congratulations and best wishes! Connie
Congratulations susan!
Hearty Congratulations and best wishes Susan !
Congratulations, Susan, on receiving this distinguished award!
Congratulations Susan! Happy for you.
Congratulations Susan. You have given so much of yourself to others.