Solemn Vespers with Presentation of Papal Honors

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Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 18:30:00 2025-02-12 18:30:00 Solemn Vespers with Presentation of Papal Honors Sixteen faithful of the Diocese of Raleigh, who have been honored by Pope Francis for their extraordinary service to the Catholic Church and the Holy See, will receive medals at a ceremony Feb. 12 within the context of Evening Prayer at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. The honorees were nominated in writing by Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama as part of the centennial celebration of the Diocese of Raleigh in 2024. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the diocesan YouTube channel (or watch below). Worship aid (PDF) Honorees Order of Saint Gregory Mr. Mark J. Baric Mr. John J. Healy, Jr. Mrs. Patricia R. Healy Mr. Timothy A. Mann Dr. Henry S. Zaytoun, Jr. Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross Mrs. Anne W. Stahel Mr. Peter Le Benemerenti Medal Mrs. Helen M. Blazuk Mrs. Gloria Burton Mr. Jose R. Cabrera Mrs. Susan Clifton Mr. Genaro Estrada Hon. Vincent E. Ferretti, Jr. Mr. William Findlay, Jr. Ms. Rose Mary Semenza Deacon Michael D. Vandiver Watch livestream Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Diocese of Raleigh techsupport@faithcatholic.com America/New_York public

Sixteen faithful of the Diocese of Raleigh, who have been honored by Pope Francis for their extraordinary service to the Catholic Church and the Holy See, will receive medals at a ceremony Feb. 12 within the context of Evening Prayer at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. The honorees were nominated in writing by Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama as part of the centennial celebration of the Diocese of Raleigh in 2024.

The ceremony will be livestreamed on the diocesan YouTube channel (or watch below).

Worship aid (PDF)

Honorees

Order of Saint Gregory

  • Mr. Mark J. Baric
  • Mr. John J. Healy, Jr.
  • Mrs. Patricia R. Healy
  • Mr. Timothy A. Mann
  • Dr. Henry S. Zaytoun, Jr.

Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross

  • Mrs. Anne W. Stahel
  • Mr. Peter Le

Benemerenti Medal

  • Mrs. Helen M. Blazuk
  • Mrs. Gloria Burton
  • Mr. Jose R. Cabrera
  • Mrs. Susan Clifton
  • Mr. Genaro Estrada
  • Hon. Vincent E. Ferretti, Jr.
  • Mr. William Findlay, Jr.
  • Ms. Rose Mary Semenza
  • Deacon Michael D. Vandiver

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