In December 2021, the Office of Human Rights of the Archdiocese of Guatemala (ODHAG) awarded the \u201cMonsignor Juan Jos\u00e9 Gerardi Human Rights Award 2021\u201d to Monsignor Rosolinio Bianchetti Boffelli and to the frontline personnel in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
During the ceremony, which took place prior to the International Human Rights Day celebrated on December 10th, the work of doctors Dr. Dania Hern\u00e1ndez, Dr. Zulma Calder\u00f3n, Dr. Mario Napole\u00f3n M\u00e9ndez, Dr. Adolfo Enrique P\u00e9rez, Nursing Licentiate Marta Alicia Ju\u00e1rez, and Father Dennis Doren, LC, for their frontline efforts in favor of Covid-19 patients was recognized. Additionally, Monsignor Rosolinio Bianchetti Boffelli was honored for his work in human rights by supporting the formation of local organizations in the first communities he attended, promoting respect for human dignity, community development, and his efforts in the beatification of ten individuals who were murdered during the internal armed conflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the limited resources available to frontline health professionals, under the threats of the virus, they have cared for the patients. Dr. Zulma Calder\u00f3n supervised work in hospitals and reported irregularities to ensure proper treatment for the infected. Father Dennis Doren has provided spiritual support to patients and their families, despite his own Covid-19 infection. And Monsignor Rosolinio Bianchetti has always been with the poorest and most needy,\u201d<\/em> acknowledged Nery Rodenas, executive director of ODHAG, to the awardees.<\/p>\n