October 6, 2015 – Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch became the 19th recipient of the Fr. Luis Distinguished Priestly Service Award at the annual Convocation for Priestly Renewal. He was selected by his peers to receive the award in recognition of  his dedicated ministry and service to the faithful and community of the Diocese of St. Petersburg for the past  20 years.

Upon receiving the award, Bishop Lynch told his brother priests that “I couldn’t have done it without you! I love you and am so grateful for your presence in my life.”

The award was presented to Bishop Lynch after the showing of the video “The Story of Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch”.

Learn more about the establishment of the Fr. Luis de Cancer Award and previous recipients here.

Photo credit: Ray Bassett with Maddock Photography