Background

The Saint Michael Award provides an opportunity to recognize distinguished, faithful service and examples of outstanding witness in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Each year, four awards, one for each pastoral region of the archdiocese (Central, North, East and West), will be presented to an individual, couple, group or organization as part of archdiocesan celebrations relating to the Solemnity of Saint Michael (September 29).

Categories

Nominations may be submitted in one of the following categories, recognizing outstanding commitment, faithful service and overall Christian witness:

• Parish Life (stewardship in any number of areas including Youth, Family, Pastoral Care, etc.)
• Education
• Social Outreach
• Health Care

As noted, four awards will be presented annually, one for each pastoral region of the archdiocese. For that reason, not all categories will necessarily be reflected in awards every year.

Nominations

Nominations for the Saint Michael Award are to be completed and submitted by pastors of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Nominations for 2024 have now closed. Thank you to all those who submitted worthy candidates for consideration. Nominations for the 2025 Saint Michael Award will open once again in early 2025.

2024 Recipients

We congratulate our 2024 Saint Michael Award winners:

• Central Pastoral Region
  
  Dan & Ann Fellin
  St. Bonaventure’s Parish, Don Mills
  
  
• Eastern Pastoral Region
  
  Americo de Sousa
  Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Scarborough
  
  
• Western Pastoral Region
  
  Melanie Nazareth
  St. Joseph’s Parish, Mississauga 
  
  
• Northern Pastoral Region
  
  Larry & Theresa Keogh
  St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Alliston
  

Learn more about the award recipients
2024 Solemnity of St. Michael Mass and awarding ceremony: Photos | Video