Leadership in 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 Leadership in the Church are:

Vatican II Award for Leadership in the 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
2018 - Diane Knight
2019 - Sr. Callista Robinson, OSF
2020 - Postponed due to COVID-19
2021 (June) - Dr. Patrick and Dr. Stephanie Russell
2021 (September) - Sr. Marianne Kempa
2022 - Terri Balash
2023 - Martha Cucco