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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.


2002
Mrs. Geraldine Bailey  V
(Immaculate Conception, Johnstown)

Mrs. Violet Bunk 
(St. Elizabeth Seton, Windber)

Mrs. Beatrice Cannarsa 
(St. Michael, Hollidaysburg)

Mr. Michael T. Elias
(Prince of Peace, Northern Cambria)

Mrs. Mary Grace Langguth
(St. Mary, Altoona) 

Rev. Angelo Patti 
(Pastor, St. Francis Xavier, Cresson)
 
Mr. Eugene Schultz
SS. Casimir & Emerich, Johnstown) 

Sister Marilyn Welch, CCW 
(Director of CCW, Gallitzin) 

 Richard and Barbara Bender
 (Basilica St. Michael, Loretto)

Sister Mary Francis Callahan, O.C.D.
 (Carmelite Monastery, Loretto)

Mr. James Davidson
(Cathedral, Altoona)

Edward and Barbara Heinhold
(Good Shepherd, State College)

 Mrs. Lois Morris
 (Basilica of  St. Michael, Loretto)

Very Rev. Christian Oravec, T.O.R.
(President, Saint Francis University, Loretto)

Mrs. Margaret Shrift
 (Basilica St. Michael, Loretto)

Richard and Carol Yeager
(St. John Gualbert, Johnstown)