The inhabitants who chose to stay Catholic, went to church in secret barns and houses, since the Sint-Getrudischruch was appointed to the Protestant community.

In 1991, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia "in recognition of service to the community and politics."

In 1904, Rabbi Atlas was appointed rabbi to the community of Shavel.

He was appointed a knight bachelor in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to drama and to the community in Northern Ireland.

He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1987 in recognition of service to the community and to education.

After making his vows he spent six years at his studies, was ordained priest, and appointed to the community at Pisa.

He was appointed MBE for services to the community.

In 1982, Smith was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his services to the community.

After studying theology at Geneva University, he was appointed minister to the French community in Berlin.

He was appointed Knight of the Order of Australia in 1983 for service to industry and to the community.