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 Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 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!
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!
Leadership in Education
Dr. Mark Joerres, St. Mary, Hales Corners
St. John Paul II Award for Youth & Young Adult Leadership
Jennifer Osorio, St. Patrick, Racine & UW-Parkside
Sarah Spotts, St. Lucy, Racine & UW-Whitewater
Leadership in Families
Goreti Villegas, St. Mark, Kenosha
Pope Benedict XVI Award for Leadership in Scholarship & Academia
Fr. Tom Knoebel
Leadership in Liturgy and Worship
Mike Bruch, St. Monica, Whitefish Bay
Pope Francis Award for Missionary Leadership
Charles & Debra Potter, St. John Vianney
Leadership in Administration
John Marek, Retired, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Leadership in the Priesthood
Fr. Christopher Klusman
Fr. Luke Strand
Leadership in the Church
Deb Hamm, Divine Savior/Our Lady of the Lakes
St. John XXIII Award for Spirit of the Council
Liz Kuhn, Queen of Apostles, Pewaukee
Leadership in the Permanent Diaconate
Deacon James Leggett, St. Alphonsus, Greendale
St. Paul VI Award for Leadership in Peace & Justice
Margaret Hamill, St. Mary, Elm Grove
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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.