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More Than 200 Local Catholics Receive the St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation
On Sunday, March 20, Hartford Archbishop Henry J. Mansell recognized 207 distinguished parishioners with the St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation
On Sunday, March 20, more than 200 Catholic parishioners from the Hartford Archdiocese – which includes Meriden – were awarded the St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation for embodying Catholic Christian Values and serving their respective churches.
With more than more than 1,700 friends, family members and clergy in attendance, Hartford Archbishop Henry J. Mansell recognized 207 parishioners at the ceremony, held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford.
Parish pastors nominated each honoree for his or her volunteer work and commitment the church. Each pastor, from the 213 parishes that comprise the diocese, was able to nominate one person or a married couple for the award.
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“The recipients of the St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation provide a wide variety of services to strengthen and improve their parishes and extended communities. They perform extraordinary tasks for the betterment of others, and are wonderful examples for all of us who practice the Catholic faith,” said Archbishop Henry J. Mansell in a statement. “The St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation is not an honorary gift. It is richly earned by those who receive it.”
