2005 History Makers of the Year
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Fr. Edward B. Branch receiving the Achievement in Religion Award from Brother Christopher K. Norman, Basileus of Eta Omega Chapter |
Fr. Edward B. Branch, Ph.D. Recipient of the
2005 ETA Omega Chapter of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Professional Achievement Award
in Religion
On December 9, 2004, Fr. Branch was presented the prestigious Professional Achievement Award in Religion for his dedicated and successful work in the field of Campus Ministry. Fr. Branch has been involved in the work of Campus Ministry for over twenty years, sixteen of which have been on the Atlanta University Campus. The remaining years were at the Catholic University of America and Grambling State University of Louisiana. He has become the foremost campus ministry expert in the unique academic environment of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities. His creative approach to campus ministry offers an attractive balance of scholarly, social, and spiritual activities that attract and sustain student participation.
The transparency of Fr. Branch’s dedication to his work and his commitment to the holistic maturation of his students are obvious to all who cross the threshold of the Lyke House-Catholic Center at AUC. His students complete their college work and professional training and generally do well in their careers and family life. The Eta Omega Chapter Awards were established in conjunction with the decision of preeminent historian Carter G. Woodson to publicly acknowledge the exceptional Negro achievements in the academy, and other professions and walks of life. Over the years these awards have grown in prominence in the African American community.
Congratulations Fr. Branch for an honor well deserved.
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Mrs. Mary Wells posing with her award next to Maggie Gray, the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) President. |
Mrs. Mary Wells
Recipient of the
National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) Our Lady of Good Counsel Award
Mrs. Wells, a parishioner of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Atlanta, Georgia and a longstanding and devoted member of the National Council of Catholic Women, Region III, was honored locally as a nominee for the inaugural Our Lady of Good Counsel Award. The award was to be presented at the National Council of Catholic Women General Assembly, on September 23-25, in Austin, Texas. Mrs. Wells went on to win the Our Lady of Good Council Award, to the delight of all in attendance, especially the twenty members from Region III. In the presentation of the award, Mrs. Wells was cited for her forty years of exceptional service to the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women and to the AACCW Parish Councils. She was further honored for her many other contributions, including those for her work with the Serra Organization, the National Black Catholic Congress, Women in Community Service, and with the Prison and HIV/AIDS Ministries. “She has devoted her life to serving others, with admiration and pride” said Mrs. Celeste Ganey, AACCW President. We congratulate you, Mrs. Wells, and take this opportunity to thanks you for the excellent support that you have given the Office for Black Catholic Ministry over the years.
2005 MLK Celebration Weekend
rooted in LOVE • grounded in PEACE • united in JUSTICE
The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception • 48 MLK Jr. Drive