Dustin Plantholt has been presented with the Mary Help of Christians Award, an honor bestowed by senior leaders of the Catholic Church in India.
The award was conferred by Cardinal Anthony Poola, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad, together with Rayarala Vijay Kumar, PIME, Bishop of the Diocese of Srikakulam.
A Recognition Rooted in Faith
The Mary Help of Christians Award is closely associated with devotion, service, and fidelity to the Church’s mission of compassion and pastoral care. Its presentation reflects recognition not only of outward work, but of values lived consistently—faith expressed through action, humility, and service to others.
Gratitude and Perspective
The presentation underscored the weight of spiritual recognition—one that transcends professional achievement and speaks instead to purpose, belief, and responsibility. Moments like these invite reflection, not celebration, and reinforce the understanding that faith-driven work is ultimately about service rather than recognition.
The award is carried forward as encouragement to remain grounded, faithful, and attentive to the path ahead.
From Dustin on Instagram:
“Feeling incredibly honored today.
His Eminence, Most Rev. Cardinal Anthony Poola, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad, and His Excellency, Most Rev. Rayarala Vijay Kumar, PIME, Diocese of Srikakulam, presented me with the Mary Help of Christians Award.
Never in my life did I imagine receiving such a recognition from the Catholic Church. Truly humbled and grateful for this incredible honor.”
