Christopher Stefanick and Father Philip G. Bochanski pray during the liturgy.

Attending the vespers service were, from left, Auxiliary Bishops Robert Maginnis (retired), Edward Deliman, Michael Fitzgerald and John McIntyre.

Praying at the vespers service are awardees, from right, Louise Sullivan, Helen McConnell, Father Philip G. Bochanski, Dr. Phillip J. Miraglia, and Christopher Stefanik.

Vespers held at the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul hosts the 10 papal honorees and their family and friends Monday, Dec. 9.

Kerry F. Kober, who was named a Dame in the Order of St. Gregory the Great, has served as the executive assistant to Archbishop Charles Chaput for more than 25 years.

Couple Jacki and Jim Delaney were named Dame/Knight in the Order of St. Gregory the Great.

Dr. Phillip J. Miraglia greets Archbishop Chaput.

Dr. Philip J. Miraglia recently had knee surgery so the archbishop came to the floor to present Miraglia his papal honor Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.

Helen McConnell

Francis (left) and Susann Maier (right) were named Dame Commander/Knight Commander in the Order of St. Gregory the Great.

Louise Sullivan

Archbishop Charles Chaput offers a blessing to those bestowed with papal honors.

Francis and Susann Maier pray with their son Daniel.

Christopher Stefanick and his wife Natalie

Father Philip G. Bochanski and Christopher Stefanick congratulate one another on their honors.

Father Philip Bochanski (center) introduces his parents to Archbishop Charles Chaput.