Posted November 22, 2019

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, the largest and oldest association of Black Catholics in the United States, recognized 18 outstanding individuals for their accomplishments of service and leadership during a banquet Nov. 10 at Springfield Country Club. Chief among them was Gerald Davis, who accepted the Philadelphia Claver Award for his lifelong dedication to the Catholic church and its institutions in the Philadelphia region, especially St. Charles Seminary for which he serves a a trustee. (Read a CatholicPhilly.com profile story on him.)

Also honored were the following: Chaplain’s Award: Bryant Albergotti, Tyler Carter, Sierra DiCupe, Gianna Douglas, Samiya Henry, Attanaya Spady, Mi-gel Springer, Zuri Michael Stephens and Mariam Tanaibe; Body of Christ Community Service Award: Diane L. Berry, Bernadette Brown, Herbert E. Hicks, Henry LeSesane, Marlene Jordan Long, Mary N. Mirabeau, Ann Tymes, Patricia A. Willis. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Janice Paige (vice president of the Ladies Auxiliary Court 342) and Theodore Travis (president of the Knights of Peter Claver Central Committee) present Gerald Davis with the organization’s highest award, the Philadelphia Claver Award.

  • Gerald Davis addresses the participants at the annual banquet of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary.

  • Gerald Davis’ daughter Kimberly and grandson Jordan applaud as he receives the Philadelphia Claver Award.

  • Sierra DiCupe is one of nine young adults to be honored by the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary.

  • Marlene Jordan Long is one of eight recipients of the Body of Christ Community Service Award.

  • Bryant Albergotti is presented with one of nine Chaplain’s Awards from the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary.

  • Tyler Carter proudly receives his award.

  • A remembrance table pays tribute to the Knights and Ladies who have passed to their eternal reward.

  • Msgr. Federico Britto, pastor of St. Cyprian Parish, along with Anna Davis, Gerald Davis and Janice Paige (vice president of the Ladies Auxiliary Court 342) represent the Philadelphia chapter of the largest and oldest association of Black Catholics in the United States.