Since 1993 the Sacred Universe Award has recognized leaders in the field whose work and life foster mutually enhancing Human-Earth relationships.
“SpiritEarth” is a word coined by John Surette, SJ and Mary Southard, CSJ to convey the inherent sacredness of all of creation, and to remind us that we evolve out of Earth and our very existence depends upon her and her health.
The Award was first presented to Thomas Berry in 1993 by John Surette, SJ and Mary Southard, CSJ, and continues to be given through The Well Spirituality Center to this day. Mary and John initiated the Sacred Universe Award to honor the recipient, and to renew them and all those who gather to celebrate with them, in their commitment to this difficult and great work.
2023 Recipient
Maureen Wild, SC
Maureen served as Director of two spirituality-based ecological learning centers: Genesis Farm, NJ and the Centre for Earth and Spirit, BC, which she co-founded. She has helped foster the international network Sisters of Earth since 1994. Blessed with many great teachers, one most enduring influence was Thomas Berry, who challenged all to live a resolute life of Great Work that protects, rather than ruins, Earth.
Prior Recipients
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