The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women celebrated its 40th “ruby” milestone convention May 23, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola with joy and gratitude for a fruitful year of service within their parishes and communities.

Instead of naming one valedictorian and one salutatorian, John Carroll High School has adopted a Latin distinction honors system that reflects the academic recognition practices of many colleges and universities.

Asked to offer her best advice to freshmen at Saint John Paul II Academy, 2026 salutatorian Kathleen Towery recalled what her friend, Alyssa Manfredonia, used to say: “God’s got this.”