Dear Editor: Permit to make two corrections to the caption that recently accompanied a picture of me in The Tablet. I have never achieved a doctorate degree so to refer to me as “Dr.” was incorrect, though I appreciate the designation.

Also, the correct name of the organization from which I received the Spirit of the Conference Award is the National Association for Lay Ministry. Thank you for all of the recent coverage.

GERALD J. TORTORELLA

Director, Diocesan Pastoral Institute