
The FIA dinner continues to be an annual celebration, always scheduled for the Thursday prior to Mother’s Day. Past recipients include well-known persons like Lawrence Welk, Charles Mayo, and Dr. Billy Graham; pastoral composers and musicians like Fr. Michael Joncas (On Eagles Wings) and Marty Haugen (We Walk by Faith); to more local servants like Mary Jo Copeland and Gina Tupy. Additionally, many organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, AA, NET ministries, and Loaves and Fishes have been recognized. You can read the full list of prior honorees here.
