The award list is here! Join us as we honor the local men, women and young adults who exemplify the Catholic Church’s vision throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee!
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, 15 individuals will receive the Archbishop’s Vatican II Award for Distinguished Service for outstanding contributions to the Church and society. A prayer service and awards ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, followed by a dessert reception in the Cathedral Atrium. All are welcome to attend! https://www.archmil.org/Vatican2Awards.htm
Congratulations to our 2025 Recipients!
Dave Grunwaldt | Leadership in Administration
Maureen Rotramel | Leadership in the Church
Deacon Luis Peña | Leadership in the Permanent Diaconate
Chad Griesel | Leadership in Education
Katy Robbins | Leadership in Families
Nicholas Carrao | Leadership in Liturgy and Worship
Fr. Charlie Conley | Leadership in the Priesthood
Rev. Ryan Pruess | Leadership in the Priesthood
Keith and Shiloh Buchman | St. John XIII Award for Spirit of the Council
Terry Ashley | St. Paul VI Award for Leadership in Peace and Justice
Aracely Osorio | St. John Paul II Award for Youth & Young Adult Leadership
Nicholas Gross | St. John Paul II Award for Youth & Young Adult Leadership
Al McCauley | Pope Benedict XVI Award for Leadership in Scholarship & Academia
Susan Haertel | Pope Francis Award for Missionary Leadership
