Lumen Christi Award

Each year, Catholic Extension's Lumen Christi Award honors an individual working in one of America's mission dioceses who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities. Lumen Christi recipients are laudable not only for the light and hope they bring to forgotten corners of the country, but for inspiring those around them to be "Lights of Christ" as well.

Past recipients of the Lumen Christi Award, which is Latin for "Light of Christ," have included priests, women religious, and lay leaders from across the nation.

The Lumen Christi Award is accompanied by a $50,000 grant - $25,000 for the honoree and $25,000 for his or her nominating diocese - to be used for enhancing a specific area of ministry.