The Saint Pio Foundation to Honor Hon. Rick and Karen Santorum and Father John Enzler

The Saint Pio Foundation has chosen former Congressman and Senator Hon. Rick Santorum, his wife Karen, and Father John Enzler to receive the prestigious Saint Pio Award. The Saint Pio Foundation presents this award each year to individuals whose selfless and outstanding contributions serve as extraordinary examples of providing relief from suffering to those in need.

Hon. Rick and Karen Santorum will receive the Saint Pio Award jointly.

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By The Saint Pio Foundation
Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
4/26/2017 (7 years ago)

Published in U.S.

Keywords: Rick Santorum, Karen Santorum, The Saint Pio Foundation, Patriot Voices, Monsignor John Enzler

ARLINGTON, VA, April 24, 2017/Saint Pio Foundation/ -- Rick and Karen, his wife of almost 27 years, are the parents of seven wonderful children: Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Sarah Maria, Peter, Patrick, and Isabella. Rick Santorum was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 2012 and 2016 -  winning the 2012 Iowa caucuses, 10 additional states and nearly 4 million votes. Prior to his campaigns for president, Rick served two terms in both the House of Representatives and Senate, where he gained a reputation as one of the nation's leading government reformers, pro-life advocates, and national security experts. Karen Santorum, who home schooled their children for 18 years, is an accomplished neonatal nurse, attorney, and best-selling author in her own right.  

In 2012, Rick and Karen co-founded Patriot Voices, a grassroots and online community of Americans committed to finding ways to restore the American dream for hardworking families. Rick and Karen are the co-authors of the New York Times bestseller Bella's Gift: How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation. Bella's Gift chronicles the inspiring story of life with the Santorums' special-needs youngest child. Bella was born with a condition called Trisomy 18, and she wasn't expected to survive beyond a few weeks. Beating all the odds, Bella turned 9 in May and is a joyful and loving little girl. Bella's miraculous life has only strengthened Rick and Karen's belief in the dignity of each and every life. Hon. Rick and Karen Santorum will receive the Saint Pio Award jointly.

Monsignor John Enzler, affectionately known as Father John, is the President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, an agency which annually helps more than 120,000 people in the Washington metropolitan region. A native Washingtonian, Father John has more than 40 years of experience as a priest, leader, and advocate serving the needs of the most vulnerable in our community. His commitment to the poor and underserved extends beyond his work for Catholic Charities to include service on the boards of many national and local organizations such as Providence Hospital, Order of Malta, Christ Child Society, and Mount St. Mary's University among many others. He has been active among several local interfaith networks and is a recognized and respected figure in the metropolitan area community.   He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Washington in 1973 and was named Monsignor by Pope John Paul II in 1985. Prior to being appointed to lead Catholic Charities by Cardinal Donald Wuerl in July 2011, he served as pastor at three parishes, most recently at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Washington, DC. In 2012, Washingtonian Magazine named him a "Washingtonian of the Year." On September 24, 2015, Father John welcomed Pope Francis to meet with and be among more than 500 people who were being helped by Catholic Charities, an iconic moment in the agency's history.

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The Saint Pio Foundation's "Saint Pio Award Ceremony" will take place at Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church (Parish Hall), located at 5300 North 10th Street, Arlington, Virginia 22205, on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at 6:30 P.M. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception followed by the award ceremony. During the event, which commemorates the 130th anniversary of his birth and the 15th anniversary of his canonization, official relics of Padre Pio will be available for veneration.

Special guests of the event will be the Hollywood Actor Joe Mantegna, and The Most Reverend Paolo S. Loverde, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Arlington. General admission tickets are $250, and VIP tickets are $1,000.

For information and reservations, please call (203) 416-1471, send email to office@saintpiofoundation.org, or visit our website www.saintpiofoundation.org.

About the Saint Pio Foundation

The Saint Pio Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of the knowledge of and devotion to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, known also as Padre Pio, one of the most venerated contemporary saints of the Catholic Church. The Saint Pio Foundation is guided and supported by a Board of Directors and boards of advisors comprised of a diverse roster of prominent leaders. Among them are leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, physicians, elected government officials, officers of the United States Armed Forces, and well-known personalities from entertainment, art, and cinematography.

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