WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to recognize seven individuals and one organization for their significant and outstanding contributions to the field of Catholic youth ministry at an online awards ceremony Feb. 9.
Among the award recipients will be Jim Beckman, executive director of the Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
The National Catholic Youth Ministry Awards ceremony coincides with the annual membership meeting for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. The awards are divided into the following categories:
The Saint Katharine Drexel Pathway Award, recognizing diocesan-level initiatives, goes to:
- Claire McManus (Diocese of Fall River)
- Robert “Bob” Perron (Diocese of Orlando)
The Saint John Bosco Accompaniment Award, recognizing an individual, apostolate, or
organization on the national or regional level, goes to:
- The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary (New Orleans, La.)
- Deacon Jerry White (Catholic Diocese of Charleston, SC)
- Juan Carlos Montenegro (Salesianas of Don Bosco, Los Angeles, Calif.)
- Jim Beckman (Archdiocese of Oklahoma City)
The Saint John Paul II Parish Leadership Award, recognizing innovative outreach at the parish level, goes to:
- Patrick Sprankle (St. Louis Church, Clarksville, Md.)
- Amy Nash (St. Luke Parish, Archdiocese of Seattle)