Posted on 11 May 2016
In the Diocese of Parramatta, nominations are now open for three diocesan awards. If you know someone in your parish community who deserves a medal, please consider nominating them for an award before nominations close on Tuesday 31 May 2016.
The Diocesan Medal of Honour
The Diocesan Medal of Honour seeks to encourage and recognise outstanding contribution and service by members of the Parramatta diocesan community in work on behalf of the Church and society. The Diocesan Medal of Honour is awarded for outstanding services to parish, Diocese and community.
The Diocesan Citation of Merit for Youth
The Diocesan Citation of Merit for Youth seeks to encourage and recognise youth between the ages of 18 and 25 who have shown outstanding contribution and service to the parish, Diocese and community.
The Diocesan Certificate of Recognition
The Diocesan Certificate of Recognition seeks to encourage and recognise outstanding contribution by non-Catholic members of the Diocese of Parramatta community, for work supporting the parish, Diocese and community.
The overview for how to make a nomination and notations are available from the Chancery. Please send your inquiry to Chris Ohlsen: COhlsen@parra.catholic.org.au
The decision for awarding these honours rests with the Parramatta Diocesan Honours Committee.
Nominations close on Tuesday 31 May 2016.