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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 recipients of the St. John Paul II Award.
This prestigious honor is presented by the Archbishop and the Foundation 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.
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Celebrating Our2025 HONOREES
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond presented the Saint John Paul II Award to Michael and Cindy Nolan at the Catholic Community Foundation's Annual Dinner.
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Past Recipients | Saint John Paul II Award
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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.
2011: Leon J. Reymond, Jr.
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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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