Bishop Thomas J. Tobin celebrated Mass Sunday at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul before presenting more than 100 awards to young people from across the diocese and the adults who support their efforts in the areas of Catholic Youth Ministry and Scouting.
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BOY SCOUT
2015 AD ALTARE DEI EMBLEM RECIPIENTS
The purpose of Ad Altare Dei (to the altar of God) is to help Roman Catholic Scouts develop as good Catholics through understanding the role of the seven sacraments.
NORTHWEST SERVICE AREA
Troop 711, Albion
Adult Counselors: Joyce Masse & Manuel Tavares
Drew Abram, St. Jude, Lincoln
Michael Matkowski, St. Ambrose, Albion
Matthew Salemi, St. James, Manville
Sebastian Toledo, St. Ambrose, Albion
Troop 8, Cranston
Adult Counselor: Randall Jackvony
Raymond Brown , Holy Apostles, Cranston
Benjamin Jackvony, Immaculate Conception, Cranston
Tyler Lopez, St. Mary, Cranston
Brandon Luke, Immaculate Conception, Cranston
Nathan Maltais, Holy Apostles, Cranston
Anthony Pacheco, Holy Apostles, Cranston
Troop 76, Providence
Adult Counselors: Jessica Barrett & Peter Grivers
Stephen Grivers, St. Augustine, Providence
Jacob Harrison, St. Augustine, Providence
Christopher Reall, Jr., St. Augustine, Providence
SOUTHEAST SERVICE AREA
Troop 25, Warren
Adult Counselors: Patricia Carroll & Patricia Lannan
Luke Cabral, St. Elizabeth, Bristol
Samuel Campanella, St. Mary of the Bay, Warren
Benjamin Cloutier, St. Elizabeth, Bristol
Jacob Heroux, St. Alexander, Warren
SOUTHWEST SERVICE AREA
Troop 1, Conimicut
Adult Counselor: Mary Ellen Mortimer
Michael Scribner, St. Kevin, Warwick
Troop 4, Gaspee Plateau
Adult Counselors: Rev. Msgr. Nicholas Iacovaccci & Michael Stone
Nicholas Jaggi, St. Peter, Warwick
James Rowell, St. Paul, Cranston
Troop 7, Buttonwoods
Adult Counselor: Mary Ellen Mortimer
Michael Graves, St. Timothy, Warwick
Aiden Meservey, St. Peter, Warwick
Troop 35, West Greenwich
Adult Counselor: Terrence Gray
Frank Azzarello, SS. John & Paul, Coventry
Ian Gray, SS. John & Paul, Coventry
Christopher Lorme, SS. John & Paul, Coventry
Peter Lorme, SS. John & Paul, Coventry
Robert Paquette, SS. John & Paul, Coventry
Alex Smith, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Community, Exeter
Jacob Smith, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Community, Exeter
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2015 POPE PIUS XII EMBLEM RECIPIENTS
Pope Pius XII is Catholic Scouting's Church-related ministries and vocations program, dealing with different life choices, occupations, and ministries in the Church as “calls” from God.
NORTHWEST SERVICE AREA
Troop 1, Diamond Hill
Adult Facilitator: Virginia Houle
Greycin Bobola, St. John Vianney Cumberland
Troop 1, Arnold Mills
Adult Facilitator: Virginia Houle
John Gagne, St. John Vianney Cumberland
Justin Houle, St. John Vianney Cumberland
Nicholas Petrich, St. John Vianney, Cumberland
Troop 711, Albion
Adult Facilitator: Joyce Masse & Manuel Tavares
Christian Masse, St. Ambrose, Albion
Nicholas Tavares, St. Jude, Lincoln
SOUTHWEST SERVICE AREA
Troop 4, Gaspee Pleateau
Adult Facilitator: Mary Ellen Mortimer
Ryan Mainville, St. Peter, Warwick
Troop 7, Buttonwoods
Adult Facilitator: Mary Ellen Mortimer
Collin Puckett, Sts. Rose & Clement, Warwick
Matthew Jessing, Sts. Rose & Clement, Warwick
Troop 147, North Kingstown
Adult Facilitator: Mary Ellen Mortimer
Jeffrey Dowling, St. Francis de Sales, North Kingstown
GIRL SCOUT
2015 I LIVE MY FAITH MEDAL RECIPIENTS
This National Award Program enables the recipient to grow as a Christian person and to take her place as an active and responsible member of her family, parish, troop and community.
GREENVILLE
Troop 221
Adult Moderator: Heidi Blais
Aemilia Blais, St. Philip, Greenville
Marykate Tillinghast, St. Philip, Greenville
PORTSMOUTH
Troop 645
Adult Moderator: Thelma Dess
Meghan Dess, St. Barnabas, Portsmouth
Kate Famiglietti, St. Barnabas, Portsmouth
WARWICK
Troop 233
Adult Moderator: Norma Malachowski
Katherine Baxter, Sts. Rose & Clement, Warwick
Hannah Collins, St. Joseph, West Warwick
Kyla Groves, SS. Peter & Paul, West Warwick
WESTERLY/PAWCATUCK
Troop 906
Adult Moderator: Pamela Cannon
Marley Cannon, St. Pius X, Westerly
WOONSOCKET
Troop 741
Adult Moderator: Tracy Cesana
Caitlin Beaudry, Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, Woonsocket
Abigail Cesana, St. James, Manville
Katelyn Gagnon, St. Agatha, Woonsocket
Kathleen Hartonchik, St. Joseph, Woonsocket
2015 MARIAN MEDAL RECIPIENTS
The purpose of this National Award Program is to provide the recipient with a unique opportunity to develop new insights into herself, friends, family and the world around her. The Marian Medal work enables girls to discuss and share in order to come to a better understanding of the Christian life. They have the opportunity to look at their values, their approaches to life, their relationship with God and their understanding of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Above all, they have the opportunity to grow in an understanding of their Catholic faith and its traditions.
CUMBERLAND
Troop 66
Adult Advisor: Michele Smith
Morgan Watson, St. John Vianney, Cumberland
Troop 273
Adult Advisor: Michele Smith
Alyssa Hinton, St. James, Manville
Amber Kulz, St. Joseph, Cumberland
Brianna Kulz, St. Joseph, Cumberland
Troop 397
Adult Advisor: Michele Smith
Caroline Harten, St. John Vianney, Cumberland
Olesya Tamburro, St. John Vianney, Cumberland
NORTH KINGSTOWN
Troop 561
Adult Advisor: Georgann Lardaro
Mary Beth Clarke, Christ the King, Kingston
PORTSMOUTH
Troop 198
Adult Advisor: Thelma Dess
Alexis Dess, St. Barnabas, Portsmouth
Nicole Famiglietti, St. Barnabas, Portsmouth
Kyra Obert, St. Barnabas, Portsmouth
2015 SPIRIT ALIVE MEDAL RECIPIENTS
This program is designed for Catholic, high school aged girls who are in the Senior and Ambassador level of Girl Scouts. It assists them in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves in their lives,calling them to greater participation in the Church’s ministry.
PLAINVILLE/MANSFIELD
Troop 4812
Adult Advisor: Norma Malachowski
Kaleigh Poirier, St. Joseph, Pascoag
WARWICK
Troop 230
Adult Moderator: Norma Malachowski
Rebecca Malachowski, St. Francis of Assisi, Warwick
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2014 PILLARS OF FAITH AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Pillars of Faith Award recognizes Scouts who earn all four National Catholic Religious Scouting Awards.
For these Scouts, the award represents the depth of their commitment to exploring their faith.
Service to God
Girl Scouts who have earned the Family of God, I Live My Faith, the Marian and the Spirit Alive Medals
Kaleigh Poirier
Duty to God
Boy Scouts who have earned the Light of Christ, the Parvuli Dei, the Ad Altare Dei and the Pope Pius XII Emblems
Jeffrey Dowling, Matthew Jessing & Christian Masse
2015 ST. GEORGE EMBLEM RECIPIENT
“…for remarkable contribution to the spiritual development of Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Venturers. It is the highest national award recognition for Catholic adults in Scouting.
Rev. Msgr. Nicholas J. Iacovacci
Pastor Emeritus, St. Peter Parish, Warwick, Troop 4, Gaspee Plateau
2014 EDWARD A. McLAUGHLIN, JR. AWARD RECIPIENT
The Edward McLaughlin Award is given to the Boy Scout Unit which earns the highest number of Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII emblems totaled. It is given in memory of Mr. Edward A. McLaughlin, Jr., the son of a past member of the Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Boy Scout Troop 35, West Greenwich
Hianloland Fire Company, West Greenwich, Mr. Terrence Gray, Scoutmaster
