Gallitzin Cross Awards

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Bishop Mark Bartchak has announced the 2026 recipients of the Prince Gallitzin Cross Award, a prestigious recognition for individuals who mirror the evangelizing spirit of the Prince-Priest and Servant of God Demetrius Gallitzin. After many nominations were received, the following individuals were selected as this year's recipients of the Gallitzin Cross Award: Rebecca Babik and Christine Goch - Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Johnstown Louise Brezovic - Church of the Transfiguration Parish, Conemaugh Walter Brown - Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Everett Monsignor Stanley Carson - Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona Tony DeGol - Proclaim! TV Ministry/Proclaim! Magazine Donald McMullen - Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Ashville Jonathan Nagy - Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, Loretto Gerald Neugebauer - Saint Aloysius Parish, Cresson Ann Pershing - Saint Bartholomew Parish, Wilmore Helen Saylor - Saint Demetrius Parish, Gallitzin Michele Varner - Our Mother of Sorrows Parish, Johnstown Terry Wilt - Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Hollidaysburg The awardees will be presented with the Gallitzin Cross by Bishop Mark at an award ceremony on Friday, October 9, at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg, sponsored by the Independent Catholic Foundation. The ceremony is preceded by a social at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to purchase a ticket to attend the event for the cost of $30 per ticket. To pay with a check, please contact Suzanne Barry at 814-695-5579. To purchase tickets online and pay with a credit card, click HERE. When registering over the phone or online, please note if the ticket holder will be attending the Gallitzin Cross Awards in honor of a particular awardee so that seating arrangements can be made. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, September 25. The 2026 Gallitzin Cross Award recipients will also be featured in the fall edition of Proclaim! Magazine, which will be mailed to registered households in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown this October.

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