Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Dei Verbum Award and the Lumen Gentium Award, which are presented annually, acknowledge two graduates of the Neuhoff Institute for Ministry & Evangelization whose established records of outstanding accomplishment reflect the fruit of "theological education for transformative service." These awards honor graduates who have given exemplary service to the local church in general, the work of faith formation in particular, and the larger community, especially the poor and needy. The Dei Verbum Award annually honors a graduate of the Catholic Biblical School, while the Lumen Gentium Award is presented each year to an alumnus of the graduate programs in ministry. 

Dei Verbum Award 

• Sonia R. Dimas (2021)
• Beth Belcher (2016)
• Cecilia Rangel (2015)
• Mary Elizabeth Morgan (2014)
• Deacon Eduardo and Olga Garcia (2013)
• William E. O'Connor (2012)
• Tena Allain (2011) 
• Reyna Castelán (2010)
• Stephanie Reiter  (2009)  
• Delora Leder (2008)
• Ceil Ladda (2007) 

Lumen Gentium Award 

• Deacon James (Jim) Novak (2021) 
• Deacon Ruben Natera (2016)
• Kevin Harrington (2015)
• Lari Newman-Williams (2014)
• Denise Giegerich Phillips (2013) 
• Sr. Yolanda Cruz, SSMN (2012) 
• Dcn. Arnold Picon (2011) 
• Michele Elchlepp (2010) 
• Barbara Landregan  (2009)  
• Jeff Hedglen (2008) 
• Dr. Judy Henneberger (2007) 
• Ruth Martin (2006) 
• Linda Khirallah Porter (2005)