Voice of Catholic Charities

July 22, 2020

Moving on

It is hard for me to believe that this is the last column I write as acting CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Beginning Aug. 1, I will leave the agency in the very capable hands of Sally Blount, who, as the Michael L. Nemmers Professor of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and former dean of the school, was carefully selected for her outstanding leadership and organizational skills, and her steadfast commitment to help those in need.

June 03, 2020

Other essential workers

We have all developed a much greater appreciation for the lesser-known essential workers during the pandemic — grocery store and warehouse employees, delivery personnel, maintenance staff, mail carriers, truck drivers and thousands of others whose jobs are absolutely essential to our day-to-day lives.

May 06, 2020

Continuing work in the pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to radically alter daily life, I want to take this opportunity to thank the community for the prayers, volunteer efforts and donations that you have offered to Catholic Charities over these past weeks. As our history shows, times like these can bring out the best in people coming together to care for one another in inspiring and creative ways.

April 08, 2020

Helping people bear their crosses

Like so many Catholics and Christians, each year I look forward to the Resurrection of Easter and the promise of hope and new life that it brings. With all that has happened in these past weeks as our nation and world battle the COVID-19 pandemic, I am finding great inspiration contemplating Mary at the foot of the cross, watching her child suffering and yet having the faith to face the “sword that pierced her heart” (Luke 2:34-35) with such courage and grace.

March 04, 2020

The importance of volunteers

Each year on Ash Wednesday, members of Catholic Charities Board of Advisors and Junior Board are invited to an evening of reflection in our St. Louise de Marillac Chapel at the St. Vincent Center on LaSalle Street. This year we collected socks and underwear for our Pope Francis Ministries, celebrated Mass, distributed ashes and shared a simple meal together.

February 05, 2020

Treasuring our seniors

From caring for pregnant women and infants to nursing care for those at the twilight of life, Catholic Charities preserves and protects the sanctity and dignity of human life at every stage of the life cycle. To be sure, compassionate care of seniors has been a vital part of our mission since our founding more than 100 years ago.

January 08, 2020

‘Go and do likewise’

Each year in early January, we celebrate National Migration Week (Jan. 5-11), established nearly a half-century ago by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to call attention to circumstances confronting migrants and to highlight the church’s teaching on migration.

December 04, 2019

God is always doing something new

Catholic Charities recently hosted the 102nd annual meeting of our board of advisers and released our fiscal year 2019 annual report, “This Day. Everyday. Catholic Charities.” As we were contemplating the theme for this year’s report, we were inspired by both our long history and how every day God is at work doing something new — and he is constantly renewing each of us, encouraging us to take new paths.

October 09, 2019

Taking up the charge

It is quite an honor to communicate with you in this space that my dear friend, former boss and trusted mentor Msgr. Mike Boland has occupied for so many years.

August 21, 2019

Time to move on

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you of my decision to step down as president, administrator and CEO of Catholic Charities effective Aug. 16. It has been my great privilege to hold this position at Catholic Charities for almost 25 years and to be a part of the agency for 30 years.
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