Event Announcement from the March 2024 Newsletter:

• Every two years, the Catholic Education SIG recognizes one scholar, in their mid-career or beyond, with the Outstanding Contribution to Research in Catholic Education Award. This award is given “to honor a meritorious colleague, one who is considered by other Catholic education researchers to stand out in the profession as they meet the very highest professional standards of achievement. This year, we are pleased to recognize with this award Hoffsman Ospino, Professor of Hispanic Ministry and Religious Education and Chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. For more than a decade, Dr. Ospino has been a national leader in the study of Hispanic Catholics in the United States. Through his work, we have a deeper understanding of a wide range of issues concerning the relationship of Catholic schools and the Hispanic community - from student enrollment, to family participation, to teacher pipelines. Dr. Ospino has been an invaluable contributor to our understanding of the past and future of Catholic education in the United States. We look forward to recognizing his contributions during our business meeting at this year’s annual conference.