Sidmouth's Peter McGauley to be awarded prestigious medal
Peter McGauley from the Catholic Church in Sidmouth will be awarded the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice award at a special ceremony in March.
The award is the highest medal that can be awarded to a lay person by the Papacy.
On Sunday, March 8, Bishop Mark O'Toole, the bishop of the RC Diocese of Plymouth, will present the award to Peter McGauley in recognition of his unceasing dedication to his parish.
Peter has been an integral and influential member of the congregation in Sidmouth since he first joined the parish more than 20 years ago and he has been recommended for this award due to his 'unceasing commitment to work diligently and selflessly for the good of the parish, the Church and the wider community'.
He was responsible for setting up the Sidmouth Conference of the St Vincent de Paul society which visits sick, housebound and vulnerable members of the community.
In addition, in his role as SVP President, he was part of the group which set up local charity Sid Valley Help which unites and mobilises the goodwill of the community to support all local residents in times of illness, loneliness and other difficulties.
Peter is a trustee of the charity, using his experience with the SVP to reach into the wider community and continue the good work there.
He is also Chair of our Parish Finance Committee, and is an active Reader and Eucharistic Minister ever since joining this parish, regularly supporting and animating the weekly liturgy in these important ministries.
Peter is currently President of the Exeter Circle of Catenians, a role which he carries out with his customary enthusiasm and vigour.
He has also been a Trustee of the Diocese for the past ten years, during which time many have benefited from his wisdom and insight on a variety of matters.
Naomi Hogg, Pastoral Assistant RC Church Sidmouth, said: "In short, Peter continues to work tirelessly in a range of roles, displaying the same stalwart qualities in all of them.
"Impelled by his faith and his love of the Church, the outstanding service and zeal he has demonstrated over many years has qualified him to be presented with this award."
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