LUMINOSA AWARD FOR UNITY 2012

NEARLY 1 MILLION SERVED: 45 YEARS DEDICATED TO DIGNIFYING IMMIGRATION

The Luminosa Award recognizes the Catholic Charities Spanish Catholic Center of Washington for 45 years of service to the city’s diverse immigrant population, bringing them together and helping them give back to the community

2010 Annual Luminosa Award for Unity

For outstanding contribution to universal brotherhood 

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Mariapolis Luminosa, 200 Cardinal Road, Hyde Park, New York 

The Luminosa Award begun in 1988 recognizes persons or associations whose lives and works have given a significant contribution to building bridges of mutual understanding and concern among the diverse Christian denominations and major faith traditions and all people of good will in all aspects of social life. 

Step back in time and enjoy a 1940’s style radio show retelling a timeless, universally loved Christmas story.

Mariapolis Luminosa - December 12 and 13, 2009.

Person Centered Business: Hope for Today, Sustainability for Tomorrow August 21-23, 2009

2009 marks the 18th anniversary of the EoC.  A return to our roots, a look at today’s accomplishments and tomorrow’s goals along with the emerging collaboration between the businesses and academia were featured at the annual meeting.

Love Generates Wisdom-A response to today's challenges

Thursday, July 23rd (evening) - Sunday, July 26th 2009 University of Scranton- DeNaples Center

See www.nymariapolis.org for more information.

Find the deeper meaning of Easter with young people.

Prayer for Christian Unity took place on  Sunday, January 25th at Mariapolis Luminosa.

Annual Christmas Performance

The Christmas Performance took place at Mariapolis Luminosa in the beginning of December.  Here are some photos of the event.

This year’s Luminosa Award for Unity has been awarded to Dr. Anthony Cernera , president of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and president of the International Federation of Catholic Universities which represents Catholic colleges and universities. The award ceremony took place during a conference titled, “The Search for Unity: the Role of Religiously Affiliated Colleges and Universities,” sponsored by the Focolare’s Center for Education in Dialogue .

Press Release - Luminosa Award For Unity

Press Release - Center for Education in Dialogue

On May 10th, a planetary relay race took place. Youth from 10-17 years old ran to promote their ideal and their commitment for peace and unity.