The award is named after Pope St. Pius X, founder of the Fall River Diocese in 1904, who had a great deal of devotion to the youth of the Church and all they had to offer.
The cherished award is a medal bearing an image of St. Pius X along with his motto, “Restore all things in Christ.”
Bishop O’Malley instituted the award based loosely on the diocesan Marian Medal Award given to adults for service to the Church. The St. Pius X Youth Award similarly recognizes the commitment and selflessness of teens towards Christ, His Church, and local parish communities.
Recipients are nominated by their pastors, must be confirmed, at least a sophomore in high school, and no older than 19 years old.
Year | Award Recipients |
2002 | Katie Simmons |
2003 | Marissa Athanasiou |
2004 | Justin Michael Perry |
2005 | Danielle R/. Degrandis |
2006 | Timothy Vaughan |
2007 | Lindsay Athanasiou |
2008 | Kevin Coughlin |
2209 | Barbara Silva |
2011 | Maryanne Coughlin |
2012 | Jeremy Berry |
2013 | Kenneth Charles Hampston |
2014 | Jacquelyn Bechtel |
2015 | Stephanie Berry |
2016 | Carolyn Recupero |
2018 | Ifunanyachukwu O. Akanegbu |
2019 | Caitlyn C. Joyce |