October 18, 2024

New Albany Deanery parishioners receive CYO’s highest honor

Tracy Cooper, left, Leisa Roll and Bob Naville show their joy in receiving the St. John Bosco Medal, the highest honor that the archdiocese’s Catholic Youth Organization awards its volunteers. (Submitted photo)

Tracy Cooper, left, Leisa Roll and Bob Naville show their joy in receiving the St. John Bosco Medal, the highest honor that the archdiocese’s Catholic Youth Organization awards its volunteers. (Submitted photo)

Criterion staff report

Three members of the New Albany Deanery recently received the highest honor that the archdiocese’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) awards its volunteers.

Tracy Cooper, Leisa Roll and Bob Naville were awarded the St. John Bosco Medal for their dedication and service to young people in the deanery. They were honored during the Catalyst Catholic Gala on Aug. 24.

Cooper and Naville are members of St. Mary Parish in Navilleton, while Roll is a member of St. Bernard Parish in Frenchtown.

Cooper is regarded as a pivotal mainstay in his parish’s confirmation program who has left an indelible mark on several generations of young people in the parish.

Roll is a longtime catechist for her parish who has been involved in many deanery mission trips, all in the hope of bringing young people closer to God and people in need.

Naville is known for applying his skills in finance, administration and technology to make a difference in the lives of the youths in his parish and the New Albany Deanery. †

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