Catholic group honors 'The Passion,' TV's 'Joan,' Jane Wyatt Ward

Published: 2004-11-10

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (CNS) -- Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of the Christ," and the CBS television show "Joan of Arcadia" received awards at the 12th annual Mass and awards luncheon sponsored by Catholics in Media Associates. Also honored with a lifetime achievement award for her theater, film and television career as well as her charitable work was Jane Wyatt Ward, best known for her role as Margaret Anderson in the popular 1950s' television show, "Father Knows Best." Catholics in Media Associates, or CIMA, annually recognizes film and television that uplifts and inspires. More than 500 people attended the Nov. 7 luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Tom Dreesen was master of ceremonies for the awards presentation, and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala presided at the Mass with 12 priests concelebrating.

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