Ave Maria Press is pleased to announce that Mary Henion is a recipient of the 2026 Spirit of Holy Cross Award.
Each year, the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, recognizes and honors laypeople who faithfully embody the mission and vision of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross—to make God known, loved, and served.
Mary is being honored for fifty years of dedicated service in the sales department at Ave Maria Press. As the longest-tenured employee at Ave Maria Press, Mary has been an integral part of the Ave family and a steadfast example of commitment, excellence, and hard work. Through her dedication, she has helped Ave fulfill its mission of sharing the Gospel and placing books and resources into the hands of Catholics, young people, parish leaders, and all those seeking to grow closer to the Lord.
Thank you, Mary, for fifty years of faithful service! We are blessed to have you as a member of the Ave family.
