Diocesan Catholic Schools witness historic digital encounter with Pope Leo XIV
SOUTHAVEN – Students at Sacred Heart School watch a livestream of the National Catholic Youth Conference, using guided questions to follow along and discuss afterward. Younger students enthusiastically called out answers during the presentation. (Photo by Bridget Martin)
MADISON – Sixth graders at St. Anthony School watch as Pope Leo XIV engages with young people during a historic live digital encounter at NCYC. (Photo by Kati Loyacono)
COLUMBUS – After school Mass, Father Jeffrey Waldrep joined first graders Colin Baucom, Jason Hood, Harrison Barranco, Huff Morgan and Luke Thomas for a game of four square at Annunciation Catholic School. (Photo by Jacque Hince)VICKSBURG – On Nov. 6, 2025, joined by Father PJ Curley, Father Mario Solórzano and Father Rusty Vincent celebrated a Spanish Mass at St. Francis Xavier Chapel for the St. Aloysius Spanish II class. Students read, responded and participated in Spanish, with several Spanish I students also taking part. (Photo by Vivian L. Velazquez)VICKSBURG – At the Sisters of Mercy Early Learning Center’s annual Balloon Parade, teachers Alexa Eb and Marisha Davis walk with one-year-old students Millie Moody, Beau Brock, Anderson Parker and Ryland Miller. James Hyland is pictured at right with his mother, Liz Hyland. (Photo by Shannon Bell)JACKSON – During the St. Richard School Veterans Day program, veteran Bob Metzger is pictured with his grandchildren, Oliver and Hadley Metzger, who attend the school. (Photo by Gina Metzger)
