Laetare Medal

Laetare Medal
Sponsored byUniversity of Notre Dame
DateLaetare Sunday
LocationUniversity of Notre Dame
CountryUnited States
First award1883
Websitehttps://laetare.nd.edu/ 

The Laetare Medal is an annual award given by the University of Notre Dame in recognition of outstanding service to the Catholic Church and society. The award is given to an American Catholic or group of Catholics "whose genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the church and enriched the heritage of humanity." First awarded in 1883, it is the oldest and most prestigious award for American Catholics.

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