Sacred .Heart Cathedral. Davenport, Iowa Pacem In Terris JZlwarcf
The Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award was created in 1964 by the Davenport Catholic Interracial Council, which disbanded in 1976. Since that time, the award has been presented by the Quad Cities Pacem in Terris Coalition. The award honors Pope John XXIII and commemorates his 1963 encyclical letter, Pacem In Terris (Peace on Earth), which called on all people to secure peace among all nations.
The members of the 1996 Pacem in Terris Coalition are:
Diocese of Davenport Contact: Dan R. Ebener (319) 324-1911
St. Ambrose University Contact: Fr. Bill Dawson (319) 333-6374
Churches United of the Quad Cities Contact: Rev. Charles Landon (309) 786-6494
Augustana College Contact: Rev. Jim Winship (309) 794-7214
The Stanley Foundation Contact: Jill Goldesberry (319) 264-6857
Sisters of Humility Contact: Sr. Marcia Costello (319) 323-9466 1996 Pacem In Terris Peace and Freedom. J2tward Program
Music St. Mary's Choir
Introduction Martha Yerington
Welcome Fr. Marvin Mottet
Opening Prayer Sr. Jude Fitzpatrick CHM Sr. Johanna Rickl CHM
History of Award Jill Goldesberry
Honoring Past Recipients Rev. Charles Landon Rev. Manuel Munoz
Biography Of Bishop Ruiz Rev. Michael Swartz Rev. Rebecca Johnston
Presentation of the Award Bishop William Franklin
Acceptance Address Bishop Samuel Ruiz
Closing Prayer Rev. Jim Winship
Immediatelyfollowing the award presentation q public reception will be held in Sacred Heart Rectory. Bishop Samuel Ruiz is the 26th recipient of the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award Previous recipients are: 1995 Jim Wallis 1993 Daniel Berrigan, s.J. 1992 Cesar Chavez 1991 Maria Julia Hernandez 1990 Mairead Corrigan Maguire 1989 Eileen Egan 1987 Archbishop Desmond Tutu 1986 Bishop Maurice Dingman 1985 Joseph Cardinal Bernardin 1983 Helen M Caldicott 1982 George F. Kennan 1980 Cristal Lee Sutton Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler 1979 Bishop Thomas Gumbleton 1976 Mother Teresa 1975 Dom Helder Camara 1974 Harold Hughes 1972 Dorothy Day 1969 Saul A Iinsky 1968 Father James Groppi 1967 A. Philip Randolph 1966 R. Sargent Shriver 1965 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1964 John F. Kennedy John Howard Griffin Special. Thanks
The Pacem in Terris Coalition extends a thank you to all who contributed to this year's award presentation, especially to:
Sacred Heart Cathedral for their hospitality.
The Sisters of Humilityfor their hospitality.
Tom Chouteau and Terry Strader for their design and calligraphy of the award.
Martha Yeringtonfor being the 1996 emcee.
Bishop William Franklin for his support of this award.
The Catholic Interracial Council for their vision.
The many people who helped put together the event tonight. Tlie1996 'Pacem in Terris 'Peace and Treedom. ~ward isyresentecf to Bishop Samuel Ruiz
By The Diocese of Davenport, St. Ambrose University, Churches United, Augustana College, the Stanley Foundation, and the Sisters of Humility.
Your Excellency, Your great courage in the face of violence stands as a beacon of hope to encourage all of us who believe in the power of God's love for resolving human conflict.
Your willingness to risk your life to end the violence and injustice of Chiapas stands as a witness of faith to inspire all of us who workfor peace, justice, and human rights.
Your advocacy for the poor and oppressed stands as a testament of love to the people of Chiapas.
In giving you this 1996 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award, we hope to encourage you and your people to continue your struggle for justice and peace.
You truly embody the words of Pope John XXIIl as a "spark of light, a center of love, a vivifying leaven" to your sisters and brothers around the world.
Given this second day of December, 1996 in Davenport, Iowa, USA.