‘Passion,’ ‘Joan’ cited by Catholics in Media

Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” and the CBS television show “Joan of Arcadia” have been cited by a Catholic group founded to honor entertainment projects that uplift and inspire.

More than 500 people attended the awards luncheon last Sunday organized by Catholics in Media.

Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” presented this year’s film award to producer-director Mel Gibson and producer Steve McEveety.

Actor Joe Mantegna, who plays Will Girardi on “Joan of Arcadia,” presented the television award to the show’s creator and producer, Barbara Hall.

Jane Wyatt Ward, best known for her role as Margaret Anderson on “Father Knows Best,” received the lifetime achievement award for her career and charitable work.