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Send in Your Nomination for the 2023 Our Lady Queen of Hope Award

Posted on January 23, 2023 in: News, Events

Send in Your Nomination for the 2023 Our Lady Queen of Hope Award

Every year at the Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference, Bishop Michael Cote announces the Our Lady, Queen of Hope Award to honor a woman in the diocese for her vision and leadership in the Catholic Church.  The award is named after Mary our mother, who is our role model and in whom we place our trust. The winner will be presented with a plaque and a check for $200 made out to the charity or ministry of her choice.  The recipient will also have her name on a plaque hanging in the Diocesan offices.  Nominees should: display strong faith, be committed to living out Catholic/Christian values, display spiritual leadership at the local or diocesan level(s), display a spirit of love and service to the Catholic Church, been part of successful initiatives that benefit the Church, and has moved the parish community forward through her vision.  The award winner will be determined by the Women’s Conference Committee. The nomination form must be completed in full and submitted by January 30, 2023.   Contact the Office of Faith Events with any questions or concerns 860-848-2237, ext 304 or manicholas@norwichdiocese.net

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