Toohey Awards

Two Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C., Awards were established to honor the memory of a Holy Cross priest who served as director of Campus Ministry.

The Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C., Award for Preaching is given to a Holy Cross priest who has made significant contributions to the University of Notre Dame in many different ways and in particular as a homilist. To nominate a Holy Cross priest for the 2023 Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C., Award for Preaching, please contact Kate Barrett, associate director of liturgy in Campus Ministry.

The Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C., Award for Social Justice is given to a member of the Notre Dame faculty or staff who has dedicated himself or herself to teaching and research that emphasize the social justice dimension of the Gospel in an exemplary way. To nominate someone for the 2023 Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C., Award for Social Justice, please fill out and submit this one-page form.

All-Time Winners (Both Awards)

Recent Recipients

Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C., Award for Preaching

  • 2023
    Fr. Michael Connors, C.S.C.
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  • 2022
    Rev. Kevin G. Grove, C.S.C.
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  • 2021
    Rev. Gerard J. Olinger, C.S.C.
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Rev. William A. Toohey, C.S.C., Award for Social Justice