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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 Trust2015
No award givenAlliance 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)
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 given2007
Mr. & Mrs. Francis and P.C. Lauinger
No award given2006
The William K. Warren Foundation
No award given
Since 2007, the James A. Robinson Teacher of the Year has been awarded annually to recognize an outstanding educator in the Diocese of Tulsa Catholic schools. Award winners include:
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.