Dr. Martin J. Dunn is presented with a proclamation issued by the board of governors and directors

of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference by Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley and MCC director Edward

F. Saunders Nov. 22. The proclamation recognized Dunn’s 35 years as a member of the MCC board

of directors as well as well as extensive service to the wider Church. Dunn is founder and president

emeritus of Por Christo, an organization which recruits and leads medical teams to developing

countries. Through the organization Dunn, a noted oral and maxillofacial surgeon, created numerous

medical facilities and health education programs in South and Central America. The proclamation

also commended Dunn for his willingness to donate his time and talent to the Church particularly to

Boston College High School, Boston College and Regis College.