Named for two of the founding benefactors of the School, the Jim and Lynn Moroney Award represents the highest honor bestowed by the Cistercian Alumni Association each year. It is given to an alumnus “whose spiritual commitment to Cistercian is very much aflame and whose dedicated work on behalf of the Cistercian family enkindles our hope for the future.” The language of the award reflects the spirit of Cistercian’s school motto, Ardere et Lucere – to enkindle and enlighten. Michael exemplifies the spirit of the award in every way.

Jim & Lynn Moroney Award Dinner 2025

It was a wonderful evening at the 2025 Jim & Lynn Moroney Award Dinner honoring Michael Moroney ’77. Introduced by his nephew Sean Moroney ’05 and surrounded by family and friends, Michael shared many memories from his time at Cistercian.  It was a joyful and happy night!

Speeches from the evening are available on the Cistercian Dallas YouTube Channel.

Previous recipients:

2024 Mr. Matthew Nevitt ’97
2023 Mr. Matthew Walter ’86
2020 Mr. Charles L. Williams III ’70
2019 Mr. Luis Barbero ’91
2018 Mr. Thomas B. Pruit (Honorary Alumnus)
2017 Mr. Charles Lipscomb ’84
2016 Mr. Joe Capasso ’88
2015 Mr. David Hocker ’96
2014 Mr. Michael G. Donohoe ’80
2013 Mr. Mark Roppolo ’88
2012 Mr. Thomas P. Lewis ’73
2012 Mr. Robert J. Haaser (Honorary Alumnus)
2011 Mr. Stephen C. Rasch ’80
2010 Mr. Matthew K. Hawkins ’88
2009 Mr. Timothy P. Parker ’90
2009 Mr. Rodney J. Walter (Honorary Alumnus)
2008 Mr. David E. Stewart ’74
2007 Mr. James M. Bloodgood ’74
2006 Mr. James Moroney III ’74
2005 Mr. Edward Johnson ’80
2004 Mr. James J. Hartnett, Jr. ’75
2003 Dr. Stephen Johnston ’71
2002 Fr. Peter Verhalen ’73
2001 Mr. Warren Andres ’77
2000 Mr. Greg Novinski ’82
1999 Mr. Andrew Roberts ’82
1998 Mr. Billy Hassell ’74
1997 Mr. Paul Tomaso ’80
1996 Mr. Jere Thompson, Jr. ’74
1995 Mr. Peter Smith ’74
1994 Mr. Wade Andres ’75
1993 Mr. Gary Cunningham ’72

For more information, contact Erin Hart at 469-499-5406.