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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.


2007
Thomas and Samantha Cicotello
(Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.)

Mrs. Elizabeth McDermott
(Saint Mary, Nanty Glo)

Mrs. Lucy Mock
(Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, Loretto)

Deacon Michael Ondik
(Good Shepherd, State College)

Mrs. Carmella Persio
(Holy Name, Ebensburg)

Mr. Frank Seymour
(Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, Loretto)

 


Mr. Harry Sickler, Jr.
(Saint Matthew, Tyrone)

Rev. Anthony F. Spilka, OFM Conv.
(SS Casimir & Emerich and Saint Columba, Johnstown)

Mr. Thomas Strunk
(Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Altoona) 

Sr. Benedict Joseph Watters, RSM
(Mount Aloysius College, Cresson)

Robert and Debra Will
(Saint Thomas the Apostle, Bedford)

Rev. Vincent Zidek, OSB
(Saint Benedict, Carrolltown)