The medal is named for Boston's first bishop, Jean-Louis Anne Magdelaine Lefebvre de Cheverus, who led the diocese from 1808 until his return to France in 1824. Bishop Cheverus died in 1836 as the archbishop of Bordeaux.Recipients were nominated by their area vicar and approved by their regional bishop and Cardinal O'Malley.
From "The Pilot" Vol. 179, No. 45
