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Fr. Augustine Receives #HeroPriests of the Pandemic Award

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Published by

Despite the enormous challenges posed by COVID-19 the Church remained an essential source of hope, inspiration and support for Catholics across the country. Heroic priests answered the pandemic’s chaos with extraordinary creativity and resolve to continue serving as a bridge between Christ and his people.

Mundelein Seminary recently honored #HeroPriests with its 2020 In Service of One Another Catholic Humanitarian Award, which included Father Mark Augustine who was serving as Administrator of St. Mary’s in Lake Forest at the time.

Click here to read more about the award

Click here to read the #HeroPriest submission for Father Augustine

Here’s a video of Father Augustine’s acceptance comments:

Congratulations Father Mark!  We are honored to have you assisting with Mases at Our Lady of the Wayside.  Thanks for being a part of our OLW family.

 

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