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CATHOLIC ACTION AWARD - The Catholic Action Award, Rayne Catholic Elementary’s highest and most prestigious award, is presented each year to the outstanding boy and girl displaying qualities of leadership, service to community and church, and Christian attitude toward all they meet. The Catholic Action recipients honored on Thursday, May 20, during the 2021 8th grade Promotion Mass held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, were Madalyn Reiners, left, and Jackson Casanova, right, joined by Fr. Brent Smith, pastor/school chancellor. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

FAMILY MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE - Family members in attendance for the Diaconate reception held in honor of Deacon Nicholas Ware at the St. Joseph Church Family Life Center were, front row, from left, Benjamin, Elliem and Jack Simon; standing, Jeanne Gossen, Wes and Ellen Simon, Hayden Simon, Adam Ware, Deacon Nicholas Ware, Jan Ware holding Amelia Simon, Eddie Ware, Peggy Gossen and Joseph Ware. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

READY TO BEGIN LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM - Rayne Librarian Trudy Ronkartz signs up Brody, Bradley and Bryce LeBlanc for the 2021 Summer Reading Program entitled “Tails and Tales.” Make sure to register for the 10:30 a.m. program held every Thursday at the Rayne location. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)