Fr. Sirico Receives the Prestigious Buckley Prize for Leadership in Political Thought

  On October 24, 2024, at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, the William F. Buckley Jr. Prize for Leadership in Political Thought was presented to Father Robert Sirico, President and Founder of the St. John Henry Newman Institute. The award was graciously presented by the Honorable Betsy DeVos, who highlighted Father Sirico’s staunch support for the role of faith in public life, religious freedom, and the moralit

y of free enterprise. We are incredibly proud of our President as he joins a distinguished list of past recipients, including Rush Limbaugh, Larry Kudlow, and Leonard Leo, among others. This prestigious recognition underscores Father Sirico’s unwavering commitment to conservative principles and his influential leadership in advancing the intersection of faith and politics.  

  Learn more about the award below.