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In 1990 Bishop Joseph V. Adamec established the Prince Gallitzen Cross Awards as a way to recognize Catholics in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, who exemplify in their discipleship the evangelizing characteristics of the Reverend Priest and Prince Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin. These men and women through their lives and ministry in the Church have been a light to those around them. 

Every Spring nominations are accepted from clergy, religious and lay people. Sometimes a parish Council will nominate someone. Every nomination must be submitted through a pastor or a Diocesan Director. Bishop Joseph selects the recipients by late April. The awards are usually presented in early June.


1997
Mr. Fred Angus
(St. John Vianney-Mundy’s Corner) 

Mrs. Rose Ann Farabaugh 
(Christ the King, Barnesboro) 

Sister Mary Brenda Helis, S.C. 
(Dir. Pastoral Sers.-Laurel Crest Manor) 

Mrs. Kathrine Newcomer 
(St. Anthony, Windber) 

Most Rev. Louis J. Secondo, T.O.R. V
(Mount Carmel, Altoona) 

Reverend Paul Thomas
(Senior Priest) 

Mr. Frank Thompson 
(Holy Rosary, Juniata) 

 Mrs. Mary Engelman 
(St. Rose of Lima, Altoona)

Mrs. Rita Gargula 
(Most Holy Trinity, Huntingdon) 

Rev. Mr. Robert A. Killoren 
(Good Shepherd, State College) 

Mrs. Michelle Ann Rodgers 
(St. John the Baptist, Portage) 

Mrs. Mary Ann Spychalski 
(Our Lady of Victory, State College) 

Mrs. Charleen Thompson 
(Holy Rosary, Juniata) 

Dr. Donald Walukas, Ph.D. 
(Saints Philip & James, Meyersdale)