Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards

The Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards (MESA) is an annual event held in the spring. The awards celebrate individuals in our school communities who emulate what it means to serve. These people give selflessly day in and day out with their time, talents, and treasures. Their service to our schools and their stand-out volunteerism is the reason for the recognition, but ultimately their support of Catholic education shows their devotion to Christ and his teachings. 

The 2025-2026 Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton Award recipients are (front row from left to right) Mrs. Charla Ybarra, St. Joseph High School - Victoria; Mrs. Leslie Chancellor, St. Joseph Catholic School - Yoakum; Mrs. Tonia Fojtik, Nazareth Academy - Victoria; and Mrs. Tammy Fuller, St. Anthony Catholic School - Columbus (pictured with Superintendent Rob Whitworth and Bishop Brendan Cahill) Mrs. Amy Brandt, St. Michael Catholic School - Weimar; Mrs. Sherry Bubela, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School - Schulenburg; Mr. Jerry Boehm, St. Michael's Catholic School - Cuero; and Mrs. Kelly Vickery, Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School - Port Lavaca; and (back row from left to right) Mr. Jeff Chancellor, St. Joseph Catholic School - Yoakum; Mrs. Kim Crummett (for Chris Crummett), Holy Cross Catholic School - Bay City; Mr. Kyle Meismer, Our Lady of Victory Catholic School - Victoria; Mr. Mark and Karen Janak, Sacred Heart Catholic School - Hallettsville; Mrs. Rhea Prasek, St. Philip Catholic School - El Campo; and Mr. Brant Jacobs, Shiner Catholic School - Shiner.