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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.


2000
Ms. Mary Jane Brett
(Our Mother of Sorrows, Johnstown)

Mr. Charles E. Hagan
(Our Lady of Victory, State College)

Mr. Earl Kaufmann
(St. Mary Parish, Altoona)

Mr. Leo Noll
(Basilica of St. Michael, Loretto)

Mr. Paul J. Sharbaugh
(St. Benedict Parish, Carrolltown)

Judge D. Brooks Smith
(Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona)

Mr. George Toth
(Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona)

 Ms. Linda Jean Gall
(Good Shepherd Parish, State College)

Ms. Mae Clare Karabinos
(Basilica of St. Michael, Loretto)

Ms. Frances M. Kovalsky
(Holy Spirit Parish, Beaverdale)

Ms. Frances Sgro
(Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona)
 
 
 

Mrs. Karen Smith
(Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona)

Mrs. Eleanor Toth
(Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona)