The Medal , annually awarded by Notre Dame , is considered the highest award for American Catholics .
November 22 -- Kennedy is presented with the Laetare Medal by Rev. Theodore Hesburgh , the president of the University of Notre Dame .
The Medal , annually awarded by University of Notre Dame   , is considered the highest award for American Catholics .
November 22 -- Kennedy is presented with the Laetare Medal by Rev. Theodore Hesburgh , the president of the University of Notre Dame .