In October every year, on or near the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 4), the Saint Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance Gala is celebrated. This is the primary fundraising event for the tuition assistance Trust. Since 2006, the Board of Trustees has honored special members of our Diocesan community who have done much for Catholic education. Award winners over the years include:
Year |
Saint Francis of Assisi Award(for supporting Catholic education) |
Saint Claire of Assisi Award for Service |
2019 |
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Linda Reins | Rev. Msgr. Dennis C. Dorney |
2018 | Mr. Kenneth L. Brune |
Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George |
2017 |
Mr. John C. Mihm | the late Mr. Pete Theban |
2016 | Most Rev. Edward J. Slattery, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Tulsa |
Mr. John Condon, Trustee Emeritus, SFOA Tuition Assistance Trust |
2015 |
No award given |
Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) |
2014 | the late Mr. Thomas Patrick Nally |
Rev. Msgr. Gregory A. Gier |
2013 | Most Rev. Eusebius J. Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and formerly Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa (combined award) |
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2012 | The late Robert J. Sullivan, Sr. and The Robert J. Sullivan, Jr. Family |
Augustinians of the Midwest Province of Our Mother of Good Council |
2011 | The late Alfred and Katherine Boudreau & the Alfred and Katherine Boudreau Family |
Christian Brothers of Bishop Kelley High School |
2010 | The late Ray H. Siegfried, II and the Ray H. Siegfried Family |
Benedictine Sisters of St. Joseph Monastery with Special Recognition to Sr. Mary Clare Buthod, O.S.B. |
2009 | The late Mrs. Arden J. Glenn, former Superintendent of Catholic Schools |
No award given |
2008 | Mr. Robert LaFortune, Jr. |
No award given
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2007 | Mr. & Mrs. Francis and P.C. Lauinger |
No award given
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2006 | The William K. Warren Foundation |
No award given
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Year |
Teacher |
School |
2019 | Ms. Helen Goosman |
St. Joseph Catholic School, Muskogee |
2018 | Mr. Ken Coughlin |
Bishop Kelley High School |
2017 | Ms. Dru Jenkinson |
Marquette Catholic School |
2016 | Ms. Beth Calvin |
All Saints Catholic School, Broken Arrow |
2015 | Ms. Pat Hinson |
Marquette Catholic School |
2014 | Ms. Trish Spoerl |
Holy Family Cathedral School |
2013 | Mr. Brian Arensen |
Bishop Kelley High School |
2012 | The late Ms. Susan Mamary |
Marquette Catholic School |
2011 | Ms. Valda Presley |
St. Pius X School |
2010 | Ms. Mary Jones |
St. John Catholic School , Bartlesville |
2009 | Sr. Mary Murrihy, S.S.J. |
Cascia Hall Preparatory School |
2009 | Sr. Eileen Ward, S.S.J. |
School of Saint Mary |
2008 | The late Mr. Mike Petzet |
Holy Family Cathedral School |
2007 | Ms. Kay Balletto |
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School, |
All schools are in Tulsa, unless otherwise noted.