Stambaugh to receive medal

Beverly T. Stambaugh INDEPENDENT FILE PHOTO Beverly T. Stambaugh of St. Mary's parish is one of 87 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese who will receive the Marian Medal at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River.

First presented in 1968, the annual award recognizes members of diocesan parishes for their dedicated service to the Roman Catholic Church. Recipients are nominated for the award by their pastor.

Made of sterling silver, the Marian Medal is embossed with a Miraculous Medal on one side and the Fall River Diocesan coat-of-arms on the other. INDEPENDENT FILE PHOTO