The Coalition for Spiritual & Public Leadership has been named the 2026 recipient of the Aggiornamento Award, the annual award given by the Catholic Library Association “in recognition of an outstanding contribution made by an individual or an organization for the renewal of parish and community life.” The Aggiornamento Award ceremony took place during the CLA Spring Virtual Conference on April 23-24, 2026.
The Coalition for Spiritual & Public Leadership brings together organizations, congregations, universities, parishes, and other grassroots organizations in Chicago and the western suburbs, particularly Maywood, Melrose Park, and Proviso Township, to build power to create thriving communities.
The member-led organization focuses on advancing racial, economic, social, and environmental justice through grassroots organizing. Their plans have led to the creation of a community-run cultural center in Back of the Yards, Chicago; Smart Routes for student safety in Proviso Township; and the reopening of several medical centers around the Chicago area.