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10 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 29, 2024 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 29, 2024 11 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Youth Celebration Award Winners Suzie Middleton was recognized for her 27 years of dedication to the youth pro- gram at Immaculate Conception Parish in Laurel. Photos/Juliana Skelton The Ananias Companion on the Journey Award Chris Johnson, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach The Ananias Companion on the Journey Award Salena Parker St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Pascagoula The St. Timothy Award Marie Morales Immaculate Conception Parish, Laurel The St. Timothy Award Kyle Huey, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach The St. Timothy Award Evelyn Lachaussee, Our Lady of Victories Parish, Pascagoula The St. Timothy Award Annie Vickrey, Holy Spirit Parish, Vancleave, and Christ the King Mission, Latimer The St. Timothy Award Tony Cooper III St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Pascagoula The St. Timothy Award Alexander Mink, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach The St. Timothy Award Emilee Swilley Sacred Heart Parish, Dedeaux The St. Timothy Award Claire Necaise Our Lady of the Gulf, Bay St. Louis The St. Timothy Award is given to the selected youth for their long-term commitment to Youth Ministry in their parish and or diocese. These youth have given of their time, talents, and spiritual gifts in making their parish youth group strong in faith and their community. The Ananias Companions on the Journey 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.