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You are the light of the world - St. Matthew 5:14
About
Many individuals and groups throughout the Diocese of Providence work tirelessly in support of the work of the Church in their parishes. Often, they do so without compensation or acclaim, yet because of their devotion to the Church, they ‘toil in the vineyard’ in service to the Lord and those in greatest need.
The Lumen Gentium Awards formally recognize these dedicated individuals and groups. Awards are presented in 10 specific categories to recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding service to the church in their parish, the Diocese of Providence and/or the local community-at-large. A committee, under the leadership of the Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia, was established to solicit nominees from across the Diocese. All nominees are reviewed by the committee and final recommendations submitted to Bishop Tobin for approval.
The recipients of the 2019 Lumen Gentium Award will be honored at an Awards dinner scheduled for Wednesday, May TBA, 2019, at the Twin River Event Center, Lincoln.
Proceeds from the Lumen Gentium 2019 Dinner will be distributed to TBA.Nominations
Groups, organizations and individuals (laity, clergy and religious) are eligible for nomination of a Lumen Gentium Award. While it is expected that nominees will come from within the Catholic community, other nominees will also be considered, provided that they and their work are consistent with the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.A description of the Awards categories and their criteria are listed on the nomination site. Categories for Service Awards are: Parish Service, Catholic Charities & Community Service, Catholic Education, Evangelization, Communications, Administration & Stewardship, Respect Life, Public Service, Distinguished Catholic Youth, and Friend of the Diocese. If you believe a person or group exemplifies the attributes described, please complete the online nomination process by Tuesday, February TBA, 2019 at 4:00pm. *Nominations will open January 2019.*
OF NOTE: If you have nominated someone in the past and they have not won, please do not be discouraged and consider re-nominating them. Over the years we have received hundreds of excellent nominations and this year could be their year. We are so very blessed to have so many dedicated and faithful people working for our Church.
Make a nomination for the 2019 Lumen Gentium Awards
*Nominations open January 2019*Awards Dinner
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 2019 Lumen Gentium Award recipients at the Seventh Annual Lumen Gentium Award Dinner, Wednesday, May TBA, 2019 at the Twin River Event Center, Lincoln.
The Evening of the Awards Dinner- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Registration
- 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour
- 7:000 pm Dinner
Sponsorship & AdvertisingThank you for your consideration of support for the Annual Lumen Gentium Awards Dinner. Visit this page for information on sponsorship and advertising in January 2019. Deadline for ads/sponsorship is Friday, April TBA, 2019. Contact Wendy Paige with questions or concerns; contact information below.
History
In 2012, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, convened a committee to establish an annual program to recognize individuals, groups and organizations for their service to the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Providence. A significant priority of the Diocese, a springtime dinner recognizes those for their distinguished service and personal contributions to the life and ministry of the Church in the Diocese in a number of specific categories. The annual event also serves as a fundraiser for various social ministry programs and ministries of the diocese.
To formally recognize these dedicated individuals and groups, Bishop Tobin in 2013 established the Lumen Gentium Awards – to be presented in 10 specific categories to recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding service to the church in their parish, the Diocese of Providence and/or the local community-at-large. A committee, under the leadership of the Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia, was established to solicit nominees from across the Diocese. All nominees are reviewed by the committee and final recommendations submitted to Bishop Tobin for approval.
Past Lumen Gentium award winners.
Lumen Gentium 2018 Honorees
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Contact Us
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Andrea H. Krupp, Esq.akruppdioceseofprovidence.orgOffice of Stewardship & Development - Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island, Executive Director
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Paula Mollopmollodioceseofprovidence.orgSecretary to the Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
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Karen Daviskdavisdioceseofprovidence.orgPublic Affairs Manager, Communications Office
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Wendy Paigewpaigedioceseofprovidence.orgOffice of Stewardship & Development
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