p. Rev. John P. Smyth, executive director of Maryville Academy in Des Plaines, Ill., has been awarded the University of 91³Ô¹Ï’s Laetare Medal for 2002. Father Smyth will receive the medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics, during the University’s 157th Commencement exercises on May 19 (Sun.).p.
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