The Catholic Foundation is in search of exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a Stewardship way of life at their parish, in ministry, or at our Catholic schools. Nominations are being accepted!
Who will be the 2022 Steward of the Year?
Pastors, diocesan directors, and Catholic school leaders are invited to nominate a volunteer, ministry leader, or educator who generously helped those in need and made a difference this year.
The 2022 Steward of the Year Contest categories are:
- Toribio Romo: Ministry for Refugees and Immigrants
- Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Ministry to the Poor
- Mother Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein): Ministry of Bereavement
- Juan Diego: Ministry of Communication and Evangelization
- John of God: Ministry of Health
- John Baptist de la Salle: Ministry of Education and Religious Formation
- Blessed Carlo Acutis: Youth Category to recognize young stewards in action
The Steward of the Year will be recognized during the 16th Annual Foundation of Faith Event: Building the Kingdom on Thursday, September 22, 2022, on the Catholic Foundation’s website and social media, and in the Rio Grande Catholic.
The respective parish, ministry, or Catholic school will win a $1,000 award. Category winners receive $50 each. In addition, the Steward of the Year will receive a gift card to a restaurant for a nice evening out.
If you know of anyone who lives an extraordinary life of Stewardship through ordinary acts of everyday compassion, kindness, and commitment, please tell your pastor, church administrator, or Catholic school leaders.
Submit your nomination form (s) to Stewardship Coordinator Karina Sandoval Enriquez at ksandoval@catholicfoundationelpaso.org. The deadline to submit is Friday, July 8, 2022.
Click here to get your tickets for this year’s Foundation of Faith Event.