Graduates around the diocese

CLINTON – Graduating seniors from Holy Savior Parish and Immaculate Conception Mission were recognized during the Senior Recognition Mass on May 17 at Holy Savior Church. Front row, from left, are Typhanie Teague of Immaculate Conception in Raymond, Hayden Rogers, Kylin Mraz, Kathryn Callegan and Clara McCombs. Back row, from left, are Father Tom McGing, Dominic Weisenberger, Drew Harris and Justus Offiah. Not pictured is Madelyn Rives. (Photo by Hunter Yentzen)
MERIDIAN – Kaitlyn Latimer leads the walk through the halls of St. Patrick Catholic School. Following behind are Radiance Smith, Freeda Ramirez, Fredy Ramirez, Deontae Hopper and Christian Hornsby. All the seniors are graduates of Meridian High School. (Photo by Helen Reynolds)
MERIDIAN – Graduating seniors Thomas Saylor, Mary Lee Gregory, Arely Gomez-Moreno, Vanessa Espino and Evelyn Gutierrez were recognized during a Class of 2026 celebration at St. Patrick Parish. (Photo by John Harwell)
MERIDIAN – Graduating seniors pause for a photo during the annual “Senior Walk” at St. Patrick Catholic School. Pictured, from left, are Kaitlyn Latimer, Freeda Ramirez, Radiance Smith, Fredy Ramirez, Deontae Hopper, Christian Hornsby and Elizabeth Crudup (Anchor Christian Academy). (Photo by Helen Reynolds)
GRENADA – Graduating seniors Harlee Johnson, Katie O’Rear, Noah Oswalt, Gabriel “Gabe” Reyna and Phillip Messina pose for a photo during a Class of 2026 recognition at St. Peter Parish. (Photo by Mike Liberto)
GRENADA – Auston Strong, a member of St. Peter Parish, graduated from Mississippi State University. (Photo by Christy Strong)
CARTHAGE – Graduates from St. Anne Parish gather with Father Marco A. Sanchez, S.T., for a graduation recognition at St. Anne Church. Front row, from left, are Amy Vasquez, Briseyda López, Marly Temaj, Mary Matias, Andy López, Medwin Meza, Alexander Meljivar, Cristian Salvador and Edwar López. Second row, from left, are Alan Modesto, Kimberley Gómez, Estefany Matias, Shailee López, Father Sanchez, Beckham López, Michael Agustin and Henry Salvador. Third row, from left, are Felipe Ramírez, Ostin Salvador, Luis Pérez, Adner Salvador, Bryan Salvador, Alex Barahona and Dawin Carmona. (Photo courtesy of the parish)
CARTHAGE – Father Marco A. Sanchez, S.T., and college graduates Mary Matias, Alex Barahona and Henry Salvador pose for a photo during a Class of 2026 graduation celebration at St. Anne Parish. (Photo courtesy of the parish)
OXFORD – Graduates pose with Father Mark Shoffner following the Baccalaureate Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church on May 17. Front row, from left, are Mary Jubera, Addie Langley, Siobhan Ray, Wesley Claire LaFont, Eden Bodie, Lily Levy, Patton Helveston and Emily Newsom. Back row, from left, are Harrison Cole, Aydan Vasquez, Emeka Balthrop, Father Mark Shoffner, Charles Edmondson, Andrew Koestler and Elliott Chaney. (Photo by Jennifer Newsom)