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2023 Catholic Schools Gala
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Thank you to all who attended our 2023 Saints & Scholars Gala.The evening was truly a success because of your participation and support.
We can't wait to see you next year!
Presenting Sponsor
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The purpose of our Saints & Scholars Gala is to
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Celebrate Catholic education in the Diocese of Austin
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Recognize the "unsung" heroes of our schools
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Raise much-needed funds for tuition assistance
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Keynote
Mother Amata Veritas Ellenbecker, O.P.
Prioress General, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, were canonically established in 1997 in response to Pope St. John Paul II’s call for a New Evangelization. They seek to share God’s message of faith and the joy of religious life with the modern world through various outreaches including education, vocations, and culture. Currently, the Diocese of Austin is blessed to have 11 Dominican Sisters teaching in our Catholic Schools. -
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Location: Hyatt Regency Austin
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Schedule
5:30 PM VIP Reception with Bishop Vásquez - for Sponsors and Honorees
6:00 PM Saint & Scholars Reception - all are welcome
7:00 PM Awards Dinner with Keynote Speaker: Mother Amata Veritas, O.P.
9:00 PM Saints & Scholars Social - all are welcome
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Thank you to our generous sponsors:
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Paul and Ellen Seals
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Knights of Columbus, St. John Neumann Parish, Council #10836
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Ned Ewart
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Faithful Servant
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Shepherd Them All
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Richard Castruita
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Franklin and Kim Bohac
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Anonymous
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Rob and Leslie Suffoletta
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Allison and Adam Tate
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Alanna and Daniel Heyl
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Mike and Paula Lemonds
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Ray Pekowski
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Greg Waleke
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DeeAnn and David Smith
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Ron and Diane Riehs
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Daniel Zarzar
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David and Maureen Addison
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Dr. Jose and Catherine Martinez
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Austin Ocular Prosthetics Center, LLC.
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Lee Piccolo
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Partners in Education
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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No, we do not issue tickets. Your name and the names of your guests are listed on our registration form. You simply check-in upon arrival with the same names from the registration.
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Each table can accommodate up to 10 seats.
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Yes, all of the guest fields are optional when buying your table online. It is a good idea to confirm with them about any potential dietary restrictions and to let us know, at your earliest opportunity so we can properly accommodate those.
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Make your event check in a breeze! Contact Juliana Rueda at juliana-rueda@austindiocese.org with your guest names, emails, and dietary restrictions. Having your information ready will significantly reduce the amount of time it takes for your party to go through check-in.
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5:30 PM VIP Reception with Bishop Vásquez - for Sponsors and Honorees
6:00 PM Saint & Scholars Reception - all are welcome
7:00 PM Awards Dinner with Keynote Speaker: Mother Amata Veritas, O.P.
9:00 PM Saints & Scholars Social - all are welcome
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The dress code for the event is cocktail attire.
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Self-parking is complimentary - you will receive a chaser ticket at registration. The Valet Parking entrance is available for $20 per vehicle.
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Please check-in at the registration tables located on the 2nd floor (when parking in the garage). For valet parking, there will be additional registration tables on the 1st floor by the Zilker ballroom.
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Absolutely! Your support allows our schools to offer more opportunities for tuition assistance for families who need it. We appreciate your commitment in supporting this great mission of the Church, which is Catholic education. Our page has an option for tax-deductible donations under "other opportunities." You can choose to sponsor a priest or religious sister to attend the event, or simply to donate directly to support tuition assistance.
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Yes, all sponsorships are tax deductible based on goods and services received.
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