Lumen Gentium Awards

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 9 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 2020 Lumen Gentium Award will be honored at an event  on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI.

Beneficiary

The beneficiary of the October 13 Lumen Gentium Awards Dinner proceeds is the St. Gabriel's Call Program, supporting women in need during pregnancy and beyond.

• Brochure: Read about this vital program
• Learn more about the St. Gabriel's Call Ministry
• 01.14.21 St. Gabriel’s Call assistant inspires new parents to immerse children in the faith through baptism
• 03.27.2020 Their Doors May Be Closed, but St. Gabriel’s Call is Still Supporting Moms in Need

Nominations

We invite you to click on the link below to make a nomination, download the award category descriptions, view our FAQs, and more until the nomination deadline of Thursday, February 13th, 2020 at 4:30pm.

The 2020 Lumen Gentium Award Nominations have closed.Thank you for taking the time to make a nomination to the Lumen Gentium Awards and to share with us the important work our brothers and sisters are doing in the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island!

Click here to view list of 2020 honorees.

Click here for the latest on the 2020 Awards Dinner celebration.

Awards Recognition

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 2020 Lumen Gentium Award recipients . Recipients will be honored at an event  on Wednesday,  October 13, 2021 at the Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI.

The Evening of the Awards Dinner

• 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm ~ Registration
• 6:00 pm ~ Cocktail Hour
• 7:00 pm ~ Dinner 

*Ticket sales will open late summer 2021*
For more information on securing dinner tickets/tables now,
please contact the Lumen Gentium Committee directly,
contact information below, thank you!

Sponsorship & Advertising

Thank you for your consideration of support for the Annual Lumen Gentium Awards Dinner. The deadline for ads/sponsorship is September 8, 2021 at 4 p.m..

COMING  LATE SUMMER 2021
Click here for  Sponsorship & Advertising opportunities
for the Awards Dinner and for the Lumen Gentium Awards Booklet

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. To formally recognize these dedicated individuals and groups, Bishop Tobin in 2013 established the Lumen Gentium Awards, to be presented in 9 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 significant priority of the Diocese, the springtime Lumen Gentium Awards Dinner recognizes those for their distinguished service and personal contributions to the life and ministry of the Church in the Diocese. The annual event also serves as a fundraiser for various social ministry programs and ministries of the diocese.

Click here to view the list of our past Lumen Gentium Award winners!

 

Thank you for your interest in & support of the Lumen Gentium Awards!