To the German patron of the Fondazione Pro Musica e Arte Sacra, Dr. h.c. Hans Urrigshardt, was awarded the Pontifical Honor of Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great. 

The Order of St. Gregory the Great today is still one of the five pontifical orders of the Catholic Church, following the Plan Order and precedes the Order of St. Sylvester. According to the diplomatic ceremonial it is a first-class order. The order is reserved for men and women of Catholic religion in recognition of their service to the Church, for extraordinary jobs, in support of the Holy See and for their good example in the communities and in the country. To Dr. Urrigshardt the most heartfelt wishes of the Fondazione Pro Musica e Arte Sacra for this important honor which underlines the value of its charitable actions.