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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.


2005
Francis and Janet Bloom
(Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto)

Mr. Joseph B. Eckels
(Saint Mary, Altoona)

Mr. James R. Eckert
(Saint John the Evangelist, Bellefonte)

Mrs. Barbara P. Mayernick
(Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Altoona)

Reverend Walter J. Moll
(Pastor, Saint Joseph, Portage)

Sister Mary Catherine Paff, O.S.F.
(Sisters of Saint Francis of Millvale)

Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Panza, P.A.
(Senior Priest, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown)

 

 Mr. Craig Rolish
(Saint Benedict, Johnstown)

Mrs. Aileen C. Ropp
(Queen of Peace, Patton) 

Reverend Silvan Rouse, C.P.
(Passionist Community)

Ernest and Marcella Salvi
(Saint Rose of Lima, Altoona)

Guido and Deborah Santella
(Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Altoona)

Sister Agnes T. Scott, C.S.A.
(Sisters of Saint Agnes)

Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek, V.F.
(Pastor, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Windber)