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.
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, various individuals will receive the Archbishop’s Vatican II Award for Distinguished Service for outstanding contributions to the Church and society. A prayer service and awards ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, followed by a dessert reception in the Cathedral Atrium. All are welcome to attend!
2025 Vatican II Awards Nomination Letter
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dear Priests, Deacons, Parish Directors, Parish Staff, Elementary and High School Principals, Local Seminaries and Universities, and MMCPC Staff:
Since 1991, hundreds of people have had the distinction of being a recipient of the Archbishop’s Vatican II Awards. We invite you to nominate outstanding individuals who embody and exemplify leadership in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Who in your parish, school, or Catholic institution are outstanding leaders? They may be people who work or volunteer with you…people who make a difference in your community…people who have inspired you by their faith, energy, commitment, and devotion to the local Church. Please take a moment to nominate someone!
Click HERE to view the list of awards, and to nominate someone today!
The deadline to nominate someone is Thursday, May 1, 2025
Final selections for each award will be made by Archbishop Grob. Please note that current employees of the Archdiocesan central offices are not eligible to be nominated.
Everyone in the Archdiocese is invited and encouraged to attend the prayer service and presentation of the awards by Archbishop Grob, which will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Award winners will invite their family, friends, and parish/school community members to join in this celebration of ministry.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Meg Aspinwall (aspinwallm@archmil.org). On behalf of Archbishop Grob, thank you for your time and effort in reading this material and making a nomination!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Vatican II Awards Committee
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The recipient of this award has assisted, enabled, and enhanced the mission of the Church through exemplary leadership and service in one or more of the following ministry areas in a parish or Catholic institution, such as administration, communication, finance, human resources, or buildings and grounds.
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The recipient of this award has advanced the mission of Christ and the Church, with spirited vision and dedicated hard work, through exemplary ministry and service to the parish and the Archdiocese.
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The recipient of this award is a permanent Deacon who is serving the Church in an exemplary manner, witnessing to sacrificial love in family, work, and parish life, with a particular heart toward service to others, especially the least among us.
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The recipient of this award has made significant contributions to educational ministry within the Archdiocese, serving our Catholic Schools and Parish Formation Ministries in an exemplary fashion.
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The recipient of this award serves as an exemplary model of family life, and/or has made significant contributions to family ministry within the Archdiocese, upholding the family as the Domestic Church.
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The recipient of this award has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the Church in liturgical or music ministries, helping the faithful focus on the Eucharist as our Source and Summit.
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The recipient of this award is a Roman Catholic priest who has shown exemplary pastoral care, service, faith, love, and leadership in his parishes and in the Archdiocese.
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The recipient of this award is an exemplary leader in our Archdiocese who embodies the vision of the Second Vatican Council through innovative ministry, with faith-filled passion for the Church, and in tune with the “Signs of the Times.”
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The recipient of this award is a leader who initiates and implements a ministry that promotes peace and justice in the Church, society, or the world, according to our tradition and teaching, with exemplary leadership and perseverance, providing a lasting impact on all of God’s creation.
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The recipient of this award is a young Catholic (age 14-22, high school or college) who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and involvement in the Church, and is recognized by adults and peers alike as a young person who is making a positive impact in the present and future Church.
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The recipient of this award is a leader who, with fidelity to Church teaching and tradition, has contributed to exemplary teaching, research, discovery, and/or publication in a theological field, adding to our rich history and pursuit of wisdom as a Church.
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The recipient of this award is a leader who demonstrates innovation, collaboration, pastoral sensitivity, and exemplary service beyond our walls on a local, national, global or ecumenical level, making a positive impact in the world through evangelization, service, charity, and love.