We are pleased to continue the tradition of the Diocese of Sacramento Marello Leadership Awards!  Named for St. Joseph Marello and presented as a partnership program between the Diocese of Sacramento and the Marello Youth Retreat Center, these special accolades strive to recognize exemplary youth and young adult leaders and programs.

The 2012 awards were presented at the 10th Anniversary Gala event for Marello Youth Retreat Center on October 20, 2012.  Appropriately, the event theme was Anchored Firmly...an important dual significance as these awards were presented to individuals and programs who aim to "anchor" youth and young adults firmly in their faith. Bishop Emeritus William K. Weigand presented the awards with Kevin Staszkow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Sacramento.

The 2012 recipients were:

Rhyan and Danielle Ramirez -  Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Fairfield

 

Mary and Patrick Maguire - St. Joseph Marello Parish, Granite Bay

 

Dan & Lisa Nollette - St. Joseph Marello Parish, Granite Bay

 

Juan Carlos Paredes - Radio Santísimo Sacramento



Scroll down to view past recipients!


Awarded at Marello Youth Retreat Center on Saturday, June 5, 2010

 
Awards were presented by Bishop Jaime Soto;
Kevin Staszkow,
Associate Director for Youth & Young Adult Ministry;
and
Fr. Steve Peterson, OSJ,
Director of Marello Youth Retreat Center

Marello Award for Leadership in Ministry

This award recognizes exemplary leadership in ministry by a young adult age 21-29. Nominees must be practicing Catholics, active parish members, and involved as volunteer leaders in either a parishbased ministry (RCIA team, parish council, youth ministry leader, retreat leader, choir director, liturgy committee leadership, catechist) or in a lay movement (i.e. Couples for Christ, Cursillo, etc.)

 

Edgar Cervantes, Holy Rosary, Woodland

Adriel Cruz, St. Joseph, Elk Grove

Ian Emperador, St. Catherine, Vallejo

Jason Handcock, Holy Family, Citrus Heights

Gerri Liberty, Newman Catholic Community, Sacramento

 

Marello Award for Youth & Young Adult Ministry

This award recognizes an individual that has served in a leadership capacity in youth and/or young adult ministry. Nominees should have demonstrated excellence in youth ministry in the Spirit of the US Bishops' documents "Renewing the Vision" and "Sons & Daughters of the Light" and the Diocesan Synod recommendations. Nominees must currently serve the church as a coordinator/director or leader of youth or young adult ministry in either a parish-based ministry or movement.

 

Victor Alvarez, Holy Family, Citrus Heights

Eva Delgado, St. Christopher, Galt

Jeffrey Lapitan, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Fairfield

Christine Ledesma, St. Anthony, Sacramento

Flora Rutaganira, St. James, Davis

2009 Marello Leadership Awards


Bishop Weigand commends adult leaders, youth ministers
at Marello Leadership Awards
 
Bishop Weigand celebrated a special Mass on June 20, 2009 at MarelloYouthRetreatCenter honoring individuals devoted to youth ministry.  On the occasion of the first annual Marello Leadership Awards, Bishop Weigand said “The Third Diocesan Synod gave high priority to ministry to young people.  Coming together to honor young adult leadership in ministry as well as youth ministers who bring Jesus to our young people is important therefore.”  Bishop further stated in his comments, “This type of recognition in many cases is overdue.  All parishes of the diocese of Sacramento are called to this important outreach to young people.”

Seven recipients of the Marello Award for Leadership in Ministry
Sean Salvatin
Leo Ramirez
Nick Pearce
Sarah May
Stephanie Gonzales
Kira Creighton 
Tony Cortese.

Marello Award for Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Wendy Saca
Rollie Mamauag
Mary D’ Acquisto