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Photo Gallery: Kennedy School Class of 2020 Graduation

June 22, 2020

| By Alex Schauffler

Categories: Disabilities Services, Education and Employment, Feature

Even though rain was in the forecast last Friday, the sun came out just in time to honor the Catholic Charities’ Kennedy School class of 2020 in a special graduation ceremony. While the event was adjusted to follow social distancing protocols because of the COVID pandemic, the seven graduating students still donned caps and gowns …

Five Years of Laudato Si: Examining Our Role in Protecting the Environment

June 18, 2020

| By Alex Schauffler

Categories: Feature, Sustainability

Five years ago, Pope Francis released Laudato Si, the landmark call to action to “care for our common home.” It was a watershed moment that rallied millions of people around the world, regardless of faith, to join the fight against climate change as a moral imperative. The encyclical defined climate change not only as an …

With a Love and Respect for the Poor, Father Charles Focuses on Mission

June 16, 2020

| By Kate Kennedy

Categories: Feature, Mission

Rev. Msgr. Charles Antonicelli has collaborated with Catholic Charities DC over the years as pastor at three parishes and as vicar general for the Archdiocese of Washington. Now, he’s putting those experiences and knowledge to work in a new role, as vice president for mission at Catholic Charities. In February, Father Charles took on a …

The Biggest Little Farm in Temple Hills

June 11, 2020

| By Alex Schauffler

Categories: Community Outreach, Feature, Food Assistance, Sustainability

2020 marks the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ landmark call to increase efforts to care for the Earth. In honor of this significant occasion, this month, we will highlight ways Catholic Charities DC is heeding the Holy Father’s message to preserve the environment for future generations. If you were to call the 12 …

To Do Our Work Serving Others, We Must Acknowledge and Fight Against Racism

June 10, 2020

| By Father John Enzler

Categories: Feature, Mission

President and CEO Msgr. John J. Enzler offers these thoughts as the country continues to strive for justice for all. Today is my 73rd birthday. In looking back on my life, I am reflecting on God’s blessings but also the sin of racism that continues to affect us all. I remember as a very young …

Photo Gallery: Kennedy School Class of 2020 Graduation

Five Years of Laudato Si: Examining Our Role in Protecting the Environment

With a Love and Respect for the Poor, Father Charles Focuses on Mission

The Biggest Little Farm in Temple Hills

To Do Our Work Serving Others, We Must Acknowledge and Fight Against Racism

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