Service to the Church

The Vatican II awards were established in 1991 to honor men, women and young adults who exemplify the Catholic Church’s vision set forth in the Second Vatican Council. The past recipients for Service to the Church are:

Vatican II Award for Service to the Church

Criteria for receiving the award:
The recipient must

• be a Catholic who witnesses as a Christian rooted in biblical renewal
• have worked toward engagement with the world
• have promoted community with mutual respect for the full spiritual dignity of people as persons
• have advanced the mission of Christ and the growth and renewal of Church.

Past Recipients:

1991 - T. Michael Bolger
1992 - Jeanne Bitkers
1993 - Maria Avila
1994 - Frances Cunningham, SSSF
1995 - Joseph Sturycz
1996 - Marilyn Bowman
1997 - Roberto Fuentes
1998 - Casimira Miskinis Grzyb
1999 - Salvador Rosado
2000 - Dorothy Wasilevich
2001 - Marion Kessenich
2002 - Eloise Samano-Williamson
2003 - Carmelita de Anda, R.M.
2004 - Betty Lovinus
2005 - Susan Mountin
2006 - Carlos Matus
2007 - Martha Andrade
2008 - Judith A. Deysach
2009 - Maureen Gallagher
2010 - Rev. Alan Veik, OFM Cap.
2011 - Celwynne Conell
2012 - Sr. Mary Elizabeth Cullen, DC
2013 - Sr. Joanne Meyer, OSF
2014 - Sr. Jenada Fanetti, SDS
2015 - Carol Abraham
2016 - Brenda Cline
2017 - Dennis Purtell