The 13th Annual Catholic Schools Dinner will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, 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 community leaders to showcase the benefits of Catholic education and to celebrate Catholic education in southeastern Wisconsin. Carmella and Ulice Payne, Jr., will serve as chairpersons for the Dinner.

Dr. John Augenstein, retired dean of the Marquette University School of Education, will receive the Catholic School Champion Award. Dr. Augenstein retired in June 2003 after dedicating 43 years to Catholic education. In addition to a 16-year career at Marquette, Dr. Augenstein also was a Catholic elementary and secondary school teacher and central office staff member in the Diocese of Youngstown's Office of Catholic Schools.

Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan will deliver the keynote address. Entertainment will be provided by Pius XI High School.

For information about dinner tickets, call (414) 769-3451.