| Laetare Medal | |
|---|---|
| Sponsored by | University of Notre Dame |
| Date | Laetare Sunday |
| Location | University of Notre Dame |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 1883 |
| Website | https://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."[1] First awarded in 1883, it is the oldest and most prestigious[2] award for American Catholics.
- ^ Skinner, Rosemary, (editor), 2006, Encyclopedia of Women And Religion in North America, Indiana University Press, p. 877, ISBN 0-253-34685-1.
- ^ "The Laetare Medal". University of Notre Dame. Retrieved 18 April 2016.