Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS) will hold its 11th annual gala on Saturday, April 26, at the Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster. Check-in will begin at 6 p.m.

The gala will bring together alumni, faculty members, and community members to celebrate the school's legacy and support its mission. The event will feature a formal dinner, a live auction, and the presentation of two Saint John Paul II Excellence in Leadership Awards.

The honorees are the Rev. Monsignor Peter I. Hahn and the Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell. This award, the highest honor bestowed by LCHS, recognizes individuals who embody the faith and mission of the school through their leadership and service.

Hahn has dedicated his life to faith, education, and service. A 1974 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, he continued his academic journey at the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Bachelor of Arts in economics, followed by a Juris Doctor from the same university's Law School. After practicing law, he felt called to the priesthood and entered Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary, ultimately being ordained in 2002. Hahn has served in various pastoral and leadership roles, including as pastor of Saint Peter's Church in Columbia and now as pastor of Saint Leo the Great Parish, where he has spearheaded significant school and parish expansion efforts. His dedication to LCHS spans decades, during which he served on the board of directors, led capital campaigns, and mentored future generations.

Powell has been an instrumental figure in supporting Catholic education and the spiritual development of LCHS students. As the current pastor of St. John Neumann Parish, a supporting parish of the school, Powell plays an important role in fostering the school's mission. Drawing on his background in finance, he serves as a member of the LCHS board of directors, vice chair of the board, and a participant on the finance committee. His passion for guiding young people in their faith is evident through his dedication to hearing confessions, celebrating Mass, and being a constant presence at school events, from athletics to the arts.

The gala will also include an online auction. Bids will be accepted from Wednesday to Friday, April 23 to 25. Individuals and businesses have donated items to the auction, which will be accessible at http://www.lchsyes.org/gala/.

For more information about the gala, contact Genesis Rodriguez at grodriguez@lchsyes.org or Lori Wagner at lwagner@lchsyes.org.