An evening of Rome in the Nation's Capital
This festive annual reception brings a little bit of Rome to Washington, DC every November. Alumni bishops and priests, and friends of the College gather together for an evening of delectable Italian food and lively camaraderie to honor the awardees who have helped the College throughout the years.

The Umiltà Awards reception was started in 2002, by the Rector and the NAC Board of Governors, consisting of one bishop from each of the fourteen regions in the U.S. It is held in Washington, DC on the Saturday before the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Our alumni priests and bishops, and lay supporters all had a wonderful time this past year, and we all hope you will consider joining us next year!

The 6th annual Umiltà Awards, on November 9, 2007, was indeed a star-studded event for the Pontifical North American College. The renowned philanthropist, Alfred E. Smith, IV, great-grandson of the late legendary, Al Smith, former Governor of New York, served as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening in the Atrium at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

Over 230 trustees, alumni, and friends of the College were in attendance as Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and Msgr. James F. Checchio, Rector, proudly presented the Umiltà Awards to the Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, and long-time friends and benefactors, Scott and Lannette Turicchi, of California.

Archbishop Wuerl and Scott and Lannette were honored for their dedication and devotion to our Catholic faith and their untiring support of priestly formation.



Previous Umiltà Awards

• The Fifth Annual Umiltà Awards was held in 2006.
  
  
• The Fourth Annual Umiltà Awards was held on Saturday, November 12, 2005. It honored H.E. William Cardinal Keeler, NAC class of '56 and Casa Santa Maria '61, and Jacques and Blanche Moore. Their dedication and support of the College over the years have been unyielding.
  
  
  Honorees Cardinal Keeler and Blanche and Jacques Moore pose with Archbishop Edwin O'Brien and Msgr. Kevin McCoy
  
  
• The Third Annual Umiltà Awards was held on Saturday, November 13, 2004, at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The honorees were Msgr. Roger Roensch, NAC '58, Executive Director of the Bishops' Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican, and Ambassador Jim Nicholson & Mrs. Suzanne Nicholson.
  
  

  	Ambassador and Mrs. Nicholson with Italian Ambassador, Sergio Vento
  	Archbishop O'Brien with the Nicholsons and Msgr. McCoy.
  	Award Ceremony.
  	Bishop Zurek, NAC'75, Bishop Doran, NAC'62, CSM'78, Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, and Bishop Sheridan, CSM'77.
  	Fr. Antonicelli, NAC'92, CSM'00, and Todd Calonge.
  	Honoree Msgr. Roensch with Msgr. McCoy.
  	Jeff Ludwig, John Reneau, and Archbishop Meyers, NAC'67.
  	Msgr. Kerr, Executive Director of the JPIICC, with Amb. Vento and Amb. Nicholson.
  	Msgr. Kevin Hart, CSM'84 and Bishop Loverde, NAC'66.
  	Msgr. Roensch sharing alumni stories.
  	Msgr. Roensch with CDA National Regent Joan McKenna, and past National Regent, Grace DiCairano.
  	NAC Volunteers with Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.
  	Reception at the JPIICC.
  	Rob Bauer, Dr. Margaret Melady, Amb. Tom Melady, and Todd Calongne.
  	The Italian Ambassador to the U.S., the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, and Tony Antunes, USAirways.
  	The Nicholson Family.
  	Tom Quinn with Bishop Pates, NAC'69.

  
  
• In 2003, the North American College honored Msgr. Thomas Duffy, NAC '54, and William & Patricia Edwards at the Second Annual Umiltà Awards.
  
  

  	Cardinal McCarrick purposely rearranged his schedule so that he could be at the 2nd Annual Umiltà Awards to congratulate the honorees!
  	Mr. Greg Jewell, who flew all the way from Florida for the event, exchanges a few words with Archbishop O'Brien, Chairmen of the NAC Board of Governors.
  	Ms. Ann Nolan & NAC parent, Mrs. Rosemarie Flum enjoy glasses of champagne as they say hello to the Rector.
  	Msgr. Knestout and Msgr. McCoy share a laugh as Mr. and Mrs. Edwards chat with Msgr. Duffy.
  	Several of the U.S. Bishops also joined the event and are looking forward to next year's.
  	The 2003 Umiltà Award Honorees, Mr. Bill Edwards and Msgr. Tom Duffy pose for quick photo at the beginning of the evening.
  	The 2003 Umiltà Award is presented to Msgr. Thomas Duffy, NAC'54, Pastor of the Blessed Sacrament, and Bill and Patty Edwards, VP of the Hilton Hotels Corporation.
  	The honorees with the Rector and Chairman of the Board of Governors.
  	The receiving line is still in place as mouthwatering appetizers are passed around.
  	The Strolling Strings added a bit of melodious music, as Tricia Lloyd, Director of Development, Archbishop O'Brien, and the honorees greet the many guests.

  
  
• The honorees for the First Annual Umiltà Awards in 2002 were Bishop Paul Loverde, NAC '54, and Joseph & Bertha Braddock.