The 76th Tekakwitha Conference
The 76th Tekakwitha Conference was held Alexandria, LA with the theme of St. Kateri Embraces the Wetlands. Participants gathered for prayer, song, dance, and varied workshops in order to venture deeper into the heart of Christ through their patroness, St. Kateri Tekakwitha. The BCIM presented its annual award. Fr. Dave Korth (pictured in white) was presented the Msgr. Ketcham Service Award for his work at the St. Auguatine Indian Mission in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Fr. George Winston received the St.