Patronal Medal
View of the east side of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Awarded forDistinguished service in the advancement of Marian devotion
Sponsored byThe Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
LocationWashington, DC
CountryUSA
Reward(s)Medal
First awarded1974
Last awarded2016

The Patronal Medal is awarded jointly by The Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It is awarded someone who has "rendered distinguished service in the advancement of Marian devotion, theology, or general appreciation of the place of Mary in the life of the Catholic Church."[1]

It is awarded on an occasional basis around December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Patronal feast of Catholic University and the Basilica. It was awarded 25 times between its establishment in 1974 and 2010.[2]

Winners

Year Winner Position Citation
2016 Sandra Andreas McMurtrie[3] Catholic volunteer
Robert F. Comstock[3] Attorney
2013 Carl A. Anderson[1] Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus "He embodies the qualities for which the Patronal Medal is awarded because his strong faith and devotion to Mary underpin all that he does."[1]
2009 Msgr. Paul Lenz Vice-postulator of the cause for canonization of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha "With great admiration and affection for him and in recognition of his life's work, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and The Catholic University of America together, this day, proudly confer upon Reverend Monsignor Paul A. Lenz their highest honor, the Patronal Medal."[4]
1998 Cardinal Edmund Szoka[5] President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and of the Governatorate of Vatican City State
1995 Joseph and Bertha Braddock[5]
1990[3] Mother Angelica Founder of the Eternal Word Television Network
1989 Rev. Eamon R. Carroll[5] Past president of the Catholic Theological Society of America and the Mariological Society of America
1987 Thomas J. Grady[6] Bishop of Orlando
1986 Cardinal John Krol[5] Archbishop of Philadelphia
1985 Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S.J.[5] Professor at The Catholic University of America
1984 Cardinal William Baum[5] Former Archbishop of Washington, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education and Major Penitentiary;
1979[3] Saint Teresa of Calcutta[7] Founder of the Missionaries of Charity
1974 Archbishop Fulton Sheen[4][8] Bishop of Rochester
Michael J. Bransfield[9] Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston and former rector of the Basilica
Cardinal John Carberry[4] Archbishop of St. Louis
Virgil Dechant[4] Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus
Cardinal James Hickey[1] Archbishop of Washington
Dolores Hope[1] Wife of entertainer Bob Hope
Fr. Frederick Jelly[10] President of the Mariologist Society of America and the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Bishop James T. McHugh[4] Bishop of Rockville Centre
Cardinal Patrick O'Boyle[4] Archbishop of Washington
Fr. Patrick Peyton[4] Founder of the Family Rosary Crusade

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "University and National Shrine to Award Patronal Medal to Supreme Knight". The Catholic University of America. Nov 26, 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  2. ^ "Monsignor Paul Lenz Receives Patronal Medal" (PDF). Leaven. St. Vincent's Seminary. Spring 2010. p. 27. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  3. ^ a b c d "Patronal Medal Awarded to Sandra McMurtrie and Robert Comstock". The Catholic University of America. December 15, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Patronal Medal Awarded" (PDF). Mary's Shrine. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. 71 (2).
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Catholic University of America Office of Public Affairs Photographic Collection". The Catholic Research Resources Alliance. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  6. ^ "Bishop Grady To Get National Award Sunday". Orlando Sentinel. December 5, 1987. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  7. ^ Szchepanowski, Richard (June 8, 2010). "Relics of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta displayed at National Shrine last week". The Catholic Standard. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  8. ^ Cassidy, Daniel (June 28, 2012). "Archbishop Fulton Sheen Declared Venerable". sunlituplands.org. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  9. ^ "CUA in the Media". The Catholic University of America. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  10. ^ "Fr. Frederick Jelly Dies: Taught at Mount St. Mary's Seminary". The Catholic Herald. April 20, 2000. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
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