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From Bishop Burbidge
Every year, the diocesan Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries invites each parish, Catholic high school, and campus ministry to honor outstanding volunteers who serve youth or young adults. The 18th annual Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries appreciation dinner was held Dec. 14 at St. Joseph Church in Herndon.
“As we enter into this first year of preparation for our (diocesan) jubilee celebration, we are called to ‘remember’ the many blessings which have gotten us to this point in the diocese,” said Kevin Bohli, executive director of the office. “This was a great night to not only remember this past year of ministry, but also the past 47 years of people across the diocese who have given so generously of their time to bring young people closer to Christ.”
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge presented the following awards:
The Excellence in Youth Ministry Award was presented to Yoonhee Edwards, St. Paul Chung Church in Fairfax; and Derek and Bethany Rogers, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna and St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg.