Distinguished Catholic Leadership Award

The DCL award enables FADICA to pay tribute to an individual who has demonstrated imaginative leadership and a spirit of service in contributing to the renewal and growth of Catholicism.

Cardinal John P. Foley (2009) For outstanding service to the worldwide Catholic community; for a generous and inspiring vision of the communications apostolate.
John P. Foley, S.J. (2008) For his vision and remarkable work in starting Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, and for his leadership in providing Catholic educational opportunities for urban young people.
Bishop Tod D. Brown (2006) For the extraordinary courage and comopassion he has shown as the shepherd of the Diocese of Orange, California.
Edmund Cardinal Szoka (2000) For his collaboration with the laity in improving the administration and finances of the Holy See.
Msgr. Philip J. Murnion (1999) For his contribution to the improved quality of Catholic parish life.
Renato Poblete, SJ (1998) For heroic service and devotion to the poor of Chile.
Katarina Schuth, OSF (1995) For excellence in research on Catholic seminaries and for establishing the first training institute for vocations personnel.
Margaret Steinfels (1994) For outstanding writing and commentary on Catholic life.
William J. Bryon, SJ (1992) For the advancement of Catholic social teaching in Catholic higher education.
Walter J. Burghardt, SJ (1991) For excellence in preaching and for his contribution to the social ministry of the church.
Sr. Joan Bland, SND (1988) For the enablement of lay leadership through theological education.