Spirit of Francis Award and Events

Recognizing those who have made a significant impact on the mission of the Catholic Church in America.

Upcoming Events Past Recipients

About the Award

The Catholic Extension Society Spirit of Francis Award recognizes an individual or group who has made a significant impact on the mission of the Catholic Church in America through service or philanthropy. Spirit of Francis Award recipients are laudable for their commitment “to reach out to the margins of society” in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis, and the founder of Catholic Extension Society, Father Francis Clement Kelley.

Upcoming Events

May 2025: Minnesota Spirit of Francis Award Dinner

Spirit of Francis Recipients

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  • Stan Marek

    Eighth Annual Houston Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Kerry Alys Robinson

    Tenth Annual New York Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Sister Jane Meyer, O.P.

    Seventh Annual Houston Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Archbishop Roberto O. González Nieves, OFM

    Ninth Annual New York Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Cardinal Kevin Farrell

    First Annual Dallas Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Trini Mendenhall

    Sixth Annual Houston Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Loretta Brennan Glucksman

    Eighth Annual New York Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Sister Carol Keehan, D.C.

    First Annual Washington D.C. Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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  • Raye G. White

    Fifth Annual Houston Spirit of Francis Award Dinner
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