The Madeleine Medal of Appreciation for Faithful Service is the highest service award in the Diocese. The award may honor one person or one married couple (any lay person, vowed religious, deacon, priest, or even non-Catholic) from a parish or diocesan institution who has exemplified faithful service to the parish or community over many years.
Some recipients have faithfully opened the church each morning for years. Others have devoted countless hours volunteering in their parish or school, caring for the sacristy, or tending to the church's maintenance needs. Many have led ministries, organized programs, mentored others, or quietly served behind the scenes. Though their forms of service differ, each recipient has helped strengthen the life of the Church through their dedication and generosity.
All Recepients
Colosimo, Dr. Galey (May 19, 2026) Bourque, Jean & Miriam (July 12, 2024) Reverend Monsignor Mannion, M Francis (July 7, 2023) Reverend Monsignor Mayo, Joseph (July 7, 2023) Reverend Monsignor Fitzgerald, J. Terrence (July 7, 2023) West, Sonia (March 30, 2022) Vu, Joseph (July 27, 2020) Kontas, Anna (July 27, 2020) Aragon, Larry & Pat (June 22, 2020) Sluga, Darrin & Rose Marie (December 7, 2019) Gaitin, Lily (September 12, 2019) Osman, LaRee (September 12, 2019) Mahon, Maurice & Peggy (April 12, 2019) Mecham, Ron & Tina (April 26, 2018) Durbano, Jed (June 27, 2017) Condas, George & Mary Ellen (June 20, 2017) Frank, Dan (May 11, 2017) Junk, Geraldine (May 11, 2017) Phillips, Phonda (May 11, 2017) Joseph, Michael (May 11, 2017) Evans, Mary (May 11, 2017) Sutherland, Elaine (March 2, 2017) Donahoe, David (March 2, 2017) Barbiero, Janet (February 7, 2017) Sr. Wellnitz, Paula, OLVM (August 20, 2016) Carney, Joan & Jim (July 20, 2016) Morby, Jil (July 7, 2016) Shiramizu, Yoneo (July 7, 2016) Smith, Bonnie (April 8, 2016) Allen, John & Mark (January 5, 2016) Brown, Kathy (November 21, 2015) Martinez, Mary (November 21, 2015) Deacon Gray, Forrest (June 30, 2015) Dorsett, Jo (June 27, 2015) Murphy, Don & Sue (May 19, 2015) Wohlitz, James (December 6, 2014) Leuschner, Carl (September 16, 2014) Kamakana, Heather (August 6, 2014) Ulloa, Jaime & Deisy (June 27, 2014) Wright, Illa (January 22, 2014) Brennan, Clara (September 30, 2013) Johnson, Tricia & Ray (October 7, 2013) Sanders, Pam (October 1, 2013) Goffaux, Edwards & Linda (September 14, 2013) Trujillo, Celia (July 2, 2013) Rodriguez, Guadalupe & Candelario (July 2, 2013) Quiñonez, Maria de Jesús Lourdes (July 2, 2013) Robertson, William E. & Rosemary (June 28, 2013) Gemperline, Howard & Eileen (May 8, 2013) Stein, Nancy (March 8, 2013) Witte, Herb (March 8, 2013) Stevens, Tom (February 28, 2013) Theresa Diem Ha Thi Nguyen (November 6, 2012) Reverend Monsignor Fitzgerald, J. Terrence (September 27, 2012) Sr. Voelker, J. Cecile, CSC (September 21, 2012) Sr. Riley, Patricia, CSC (September 21, 2012) Sanchez, Meliton & Evelyn (September 10, 2012) Chidester, Carl & Mary (September 7, 2012) Bonacci, Joseph & Mary (September 7, 2012) Cordova, Ernie & Tilly (August 10, 2012) Wimer, Glenn (August 10, 2012) Jackson, Sharon (August 7, 2012) Sadler, Hod (July 17, 2012)
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