OGDENSBURG -- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg will hold its annual Caritas Dinner on Nov. 6 at the Gran View Restaurant in Ogdensburg.

Each year, Bishop Terry R. LaValley and the Board of Trustees present awards to individuals, groups, and families who have made a significant contribution to the agency’s mission of serving the poor and underprivileged in the diocese, said a press release from the diocese.

This year, seven individuals have been selected.

The Caritas Award will be presented to the Rev. Arthur J. LaBaff.

The Legacy Award, a special distinction reserved for youth and young adults, will be presented to Alexandra Pinkerton of Ogdensburg, Ciara Leroy of Malone, Konrad Wojcikowski of Carthage, Therese Buskey of Natural Bridge, Maureen Pierce and Meaghan Pierce of Heuvelton.

“These are seven, very deserving recipients and their tireless and devoted work in their communities have inspired so many others to join in and do the same,” said Deacon Patrick J. Donahue, the current executive director of Catholic Charities.

The awards are given to those who demonstrate a clear understanding of charity and social justice issues as well as a passion for reaching a resolution, the press release said.

The Caritas Award was established by the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg in 1979. The award acknowledges individuals and organizations in the North Country who promote the mission of Catholic Charities and social justice ministry of the Catholic Church. The individual or group should exemplify the gospel mandates of charity and justice, said the press release.

The event begins at 5 p.m. with cocktail hour (with a cash bar). Dinner is at 6 p.m. The cost is $50 per person.

Reservations, which are required, should be made with Johanna H. at Catholic Charities 315-393-2255 by Oct. 16.

All funds raised through the Caritas Dinner will be used to provide counseling and financial assistance to individuals and families in critical need.

No administrative funds are paid for with funds raised through this dinner.