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ANNUAL DINNERCelebrating 50 Years of Catholic Generosity -
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About the Event
Hosted by the Catholic Community Foundation, the Annual Dinner is a special black-tie event to celebrate generosity throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Every year, hundreds of people come together to connect with fellow members of the Catholic community. We also gather to recognize and honor the recipient(s) of the Saint John Paul II Award.
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About the AwardThe Saint John Paul II Award is presented by the Foundation and the Archbishop each year to a Catholic layperson, married couple, or permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of New Orleans whose life reflects deep faith, exemplary moral character, and generous stewardship in service to others.
In 2026, in honor of our 50th anniversary, the Award recognized the priests of the Archdiocese.
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Congratulations toTHE PRIESTS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS
Archbishop James F. Checchio presented the Award at our Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
More than 600 guests joined us at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside to celebrate our priests and the Foundation's 50th anniversary.
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A Time to Plant
At our 2026 Annual Dinner, we announced the “A Time to Plant” Parish Endowment Initiative, launching in early 2027.
Generous, anonymous donors will provide a $10,000 match to each participating parish’s newly established endowment. In honor of the Foundation's 50 years of service, 50 matches have been committed.
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2026 Tribute Video
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Recent Tribute Videos
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Recipients of the Saint John Paul II Award
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2026: The Priests of the Archdiocese
2025: Michael and Cindy Nolan
2024: Gayle Benson
2023: Joseph† and Sue Ellen Canizaro
2022: Klara Cvitanovich
2021: Lloyd and Jan† Tate
2019: Peter R. Quirk
2018: Miles Gordon Stevens, III†
2017: Sharon Ryan Rodi
2016: Marilyn Quirk†
2015: Anne and Jack Dardis
2014: Honorable Jay C. Zainey
2013: John P. Laborde†
2012: Jack A. Andonie, M.D.
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2011: Leon J. Reymond, Jr.
2010: Deacon Everett Williams†
2009: Betty V. Lauricella
2008: Michael O. Read
2007: Mary Ann Valentino†
2006: Mary Jane and John† Becker
2004: Anne M. Milling
2003: Blanche† and Dr. Norman Francis†
2002: Elmo J. Cerise, M.D.†
2001: Jane and Paul† Nalty
2000: Alden J. "Doc" Laborde†
1999: Juliette Maquar†
1998: Honorable Lindy Boggs†
1997: Frank Walk†
1996: Joseph Childress†
† Deceased
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