YOUNGSTOWN — Twenty-seven teens were recognized as recipients of the “Eagle of the Cross” Awards from the Diocese of Youngstown by Bishop David Bonnar at a recent recognition event at St. Columba Cathedral.

The Eagle of the Cross was created by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, and the yearly award was introduced to the Diocese of Youngstown in 1999. The award is presented to upperclassmen in the six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown who model Christian discipleship and exemplify the qualities of moral integrity, prayer, good works and Christian leadership in their school and parish communities.

MAHONING COUNTY

Recipients demonstrating outstanding involvement in the parish and larger community:

l Dominic Cross — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica and St. Anthony Parish, Youngstown

l Chloe Puhl — St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Boardman

l Mary Elizabeth Warren — St. Christine Parish, Youngstown

Recipients demonstrating outstanding involvement in a diocesan Catholic school:

Antonio D’Alesio — Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown; Holy Family Parish, Poland

Maria Fire — Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown; Holy Family Parish, Poland

Abigail Gerchak — Ursuline High School, Youngstown; St. Christine Parish, Youngstown

Gabriella Howe — Ursuline High School, Youngstown; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica and St. Anthony Parish, Youngstown

Gianna Maria Howe — Ursuline High School, Youngstown; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica and St. Anthony Parish, Youngstown

TRUMBULL COUNTY

Recipients demonstrating outstanding involvement in the parish and larger community:

Emma Garon — St. Patrick Parish, Hubbard

Caidan Morris — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, McDonald

Matthew Seikel — Blessed Sacrament Parish, Warren

Recipients demonstrating outstanding involvement in a diocesan Catholic school:

Nico Ciminero — John F. Kennedy School, Warren; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Niles

Ambrose Hoso — John F. Kennedy School, Warren; Blessed Sacrament Parish, Warren