CCJD presented to The Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs a plaque bearing the following message:

The Center for Christian-Jewish Dialogue

is pleased to congratulate  The Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs

and its Bishops The Most Revered Michael J. Sheridan and The Most Reverend

Richard C. Hanifen Emeritus on the occasion of its Silver Anniversary and

wishes all of the diocesan clergy and laity many more years of growth, service

and success Rabbi Dr. Howard Abel Hirsch, Founding President.