THE RUTILIO GRANDE & COMPANIONS AWARD

Million Minutes works with parish priests, religious and clergy who do amazing work in service of social action and parish transformation inclusive of young people, but with little credit. Indeed, some clergy we work with remain unrecognized by their Bishops and undercelebrated and appreciated by their local community. This is especially true of those not part of an established order.

The Award gives clergy and religious doing wonderful work an avenue of celebration and representation, ensuring they know that they are valued and recognised within Catholic spaces. The Award also gives communities and individuals who have seen clergy and religious walking with them a way in which to recognise and celebrate their work in their lives. We also hope that the Award will give the outside world tangible and positive examples of Catholic clergy and religious serving their communities, and spotlight parishes that embody parishes with outreach and social transformation at their heart.

Nomination Tips: Do you know a member of clergy or religious who has gone above and beyond in including young people in social justice transformation? Has your parish priest set up a group for young people passionate about social justice? Or do you know a nun who has supported young people to amplify the voices of the people who aren't heard.