UGCC Metropolitan Borys Gudziak receives CNEWA's Faith & Culture Award
This was reported by the press service of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia of the UGCC.
Bishop Borys Gudziak was awarded for his passionate commitment to God-given dignity and human rights, as well as for supporting the important role of faith in culture. Msgr. Peter Vaccari, President of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, presented him with the award. Metropolitan Borys took part in the ceremony online.
Founded by Pope Pius XI in 1926, CNEWA has a rich history of assistance to the Churches in the Middle East, North East Africa, India and Eastern Europe, including medical care, support for displaced families and support for victims of human trafficking. The Faith and Culture Award, established in 2022, recognizes individuals who embody CNEWA's mission. Previous recipients include Carl A. Anderson, the Most Reverend William F. Murphy, and John J. Studzinski.
In his speech, Bishop Borys expressed his deep gratitude to CNEWA for supporting the Eastern Churches and providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. "Your humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian religious organizations and those who help Ukrainian refugees in Europe is invaluable. You provide shelter, food, and relief from suffering, and your informing Catholics through ONE magazine is indispensable in times of upheaval," the Metropolitan emphasized.
Addressing more than a hundred Catholic journalists present at the event, he noted the critical role of Catholic journalism, emphasizing its unique mission in seeking the truth and upholding human dignity.
In addition, Bishop Borys called on Catholic journalists to proclaim the Good News. "Catholic journalism, like any responsible journalism, is fundamentally committed to the search for truth," he said, emphasizing the importance of providing accurate, truthful information with respect for human dignity and the intrinsic value of each person, which is at the heart of the CNEWA's award.
"People of faith are people of hope. Hope is not blind optimism but the recognition of reality and remembering that God is ultimately in charge," concluded Metropolitan Borys Gudziak.
