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Martin Luther King Jr. CommemorationJanuary 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. | St. Thomas More Parish, Austin
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Christopher Pichon
Supreme Knight and CEO of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.Dr. Christopher Pichon Sr. serves as the 18th Supreme Knight and CEO of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. He is a 24-year member of KPC, and 12-year member of the Meritorious 4th Degree Knights. He served as Director General of Jr. Knights, Texas State Director, mentored State/District Directors, and chaired various committees at the local, state, and national level. Dr. Pichon has received several awards for outstanding contributions to the organization.
In his profession, Dr. Chris Pichon serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Leadership for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Catholic School System, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Texas Southern University in the College of Education Graduate Program. He is also the 14th President of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators, a statewide education organization designed to promote equity, financial stewardship, and advanced outcomes by establishing strong positive cultures and high performing teams.
Dr. Pichon is married to his wife Sonya Pichon of 35 years, and the father of four children and four grandchildren. He is also co-founder and CEO of the Christopher Pichon II Foundation which honors his late son. The foundation's event has received several proclamations from Houston City Council members, Texas State Representatives, and U.S. Congressional members.
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Drum Major for Justice
Jennifer BibboDirector of Outreach and Pastoral Care, St. Thomas More Parish
The 2025 Drum Major for Justice recipient will be awarded to Jennifer Bibbo of St. Thomas More Parish. She will be presented this honor by Most Reverend Bishop Joe S. Vazquez on Saturday, January 18 at her home parish St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Jennifer Bibbo serves as the Director of Outreach & Pastoral Care at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. With eight years of experience in her current position, she oversees 14 ministries that support individuals and families from birth to natural death. Additionally, Jennifer organizes donation drives, manages charitable contributions, and acts as an EIM administrator for the church. She and her family have been dedicated parishioners of St. Thomas More for 18 years. Married to her husband Joe for 26 years, they are proud parents of four children.
The Drum Major for Justice award, based upon Dr. King's "Drum Major Instinct Sermon," is given to an individual to recognize their work going above and beyond to serve others. This service is often reflected in the individual's commitment to social justice in disadvantaged communities."If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice, say that I was a drum major for peace: I was a drum major for righteousness."
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Contact Us
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yamilet-munozaustindiocese.orgCultural Ministries Outreach Associate -
luisa-depooaustindiocese.orgSecretariat Dir. Life, Charity and Justice | Director of Life, Marriage and Family
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