Posted January 17, 2023

The Office for Catechetical Formation of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted its Religious Education Mass and award ceremony Jan. 14 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The catechetical awards mark anniversaries of service for catechists and Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education for their five to 30 years of service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

“Please join me in offering prayerful gratitude for their important contributions and service to the Church and the young people of our Archdiocese!” said Archbishop Pérez. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Archbishop Pérez gives communion to Kelly Meliti who received the St. Katharine Drexel Award for 10 years of service to Parish Religious Education.

  • St. John Neumann Award presented for 5 years of service.

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe award presented for 15 years of service.

  • St. Catherine of Siena Awards are presented to catechists with 35 years of service.

  • Joanne McManus receives the St. Theresa of Calcutta Award for 45 years as a catechist.

  • Kathryn R. Thomas receives the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Award for 20 years of service to Parish Religious Education.

  • Archbishop Pérez presents Sister J. Sheila Galligan, IHM with the Pope Paul VI Award.

  • Sister J. Sheila Galligan, IHM Pope Paul VI Award recipient.