10 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 27, 2026 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 27, 2026 11 Office of Youth Ministry presents awards during annual celebration Ann Rivera -- Faith Through Service Award -- Seeks to recognize someone who is a quiet servant of Christ, who shares their faith through kindness and service to others, and who believes that service to others is our Christian responsibility. This award is sponsored by the staff of Catholic Charities. Bragg Moore Award -- Named in memoriam of our first Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry, this award is presented to a male youth for being a backbone to his parish and youth group; in the trenches accomplishing what needs to be done with a servant’s heart and willing spirit. His hard work and dedication continues to serve as an example to his peers and his parish. Brenda Sargent Award -- Named in memoriam to Brenda D. Sargent who worked tirelessly in the youth office as an advocate for our youth. This award is presented to a female youth for being a backbone to her parish and youth group; in the trenches accomplishing what needs to be done with a servant’s heart and willing spirit. Her hard work and dedication continues to serve as an example to her peers and her parish. St. Timothy Award -- Youth who are actively seeking to develop deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. These youth have given of their time, talents, and spiritual gifts in making their parish youth group strong in faith and their community. The Ann Rivera Faith Through Service Award Nicholas Arguelles Nativity BVM Biloxi Bragg Moore Award Cobie Martino Blessed Seelos Biloxi Brenda Sargent Award Khloe Logos Our Lady of Fatima Biloxi St. Timothy Award Ashlyn Johnson St. Thomas Long Beach St. Timothy Award Dale Smith Our Lady of Fatima Biloxi St. Timothy Award Laila Ladner Sacred Heart Dedeaux St. Timothy Award Joseph Morgan Holy Spirit Vancleave St. Timothy Award Vince Vorrath Our Lady of the Gulf Bay St. Louis St. Timothy Award Addison Ladner St. James Gulfport St. Timothy Award William Wright St. Peter Pascagoula Ananias: Companion on the Journey Award Adult(s) who have accompanied our youth on their path to discipleship. This annual diocesan award is given to select adults for their long term commitment to youth ministry in their parish or diocese. These adults have given more than their time. They have been consistent examples of their Catholic faith, as well as shown leadership and service both to and with young people they serve. Linda Hebert St. James, Gulfport
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