The 12th Annual Catholic Schools Dinner will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union. A reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and program to follow.

The Catholic Schools Dinner brings together religious, education, business and social leaders to showcase the benefits of Catholic education and to celebrate Catholic education in southeastern Wisconsin.

Alverno College president Sister Joel Read, SSSF, is serving as this year’s dinner chairperson. Sr. Read has served as Alverno’s president since 1968. During Sr. Read’s tenure, Alverno has become a national and international leader due to its ability-based approach to higher education. Sr. Read has been recognized as one of the nation’s most notable educational reform advocates.

Sister Deborah Golias, CSA, Ph.D., will receive the Catholic School Champion Award. Sr. Golias served as the system administrator for the Fond du Lac Area Catholic Education System (FACES) from 1997-2002 and as principal and teacher at St. Patrick Elementary School in Fond du Lac from 1964-1975. She also was an associate professor of education at Marian College from 1976-1994.

Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan will deliver the keynote address. Entertainment will be provided by cast members from the Thomas More High School Theater.

For information about dinner tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Pam Mueller at (414) 769-3451.