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Spring CelebrationPRESENTED BY THE CUMMINGS FOUNDATION
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C A T H O L I C C H A R I T I E S O F B O S T O N
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Event CommitteeMark Bettencourt
Mike Brown
David and Judy Castaldi
Brian Carroll
Paul and Ellen Clancy
Bill and Joyce Cummings
Fernando Dangond
John Mooney and Patricia Dinneen
John Drew
Rev. J. Bryan Hehir
Linda Kay
William Kennedy
Richard Lord
Kevin MacKenzie
David and Sarah Madigan
Brian and Margaret McNeill
Maura T. Murphy
Michael and Kathleen Nilles
Vincent Rougeau
Barry Sloane
Thank Youto our event committee for their endless dedication to our mission
to build a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. We could not do this important work without you.
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Dear Friends of Catholic Charities,
On behalf of our Event Committee, thank you for joining us tonight for our first virtual Spring Celebration: Compassion Now. While this unprecedented public health crisis has forced us to physically distance instead of gather, your support for this event provides us with the ability to care for and give hope to those most in need during these trying times and comes with deep gratitude from all of us at Catholic Charities. You make it possible for us to serve.
This evening’s virtual event would not be possible without the tremendous assistance from The Cummings Foundation, whose admirable mission is “to support organizations dedicated to life-changing, equity-promoting, barrier-breaking, purpose-igniting work.” We are grateful to be recognized by The Cummings Foundation and all of our sponsors for our work to build a just and compassionate society, rooted in the dignity of all people.
Our 2020 Justice and Compassion Honoree Sister Norma Pimentel is the personification of compassion, dignity, empathy, and social justice. We were all excited and looking forward to having Sister Norma here in Boston to accept this award in person. However, in the midst of a global pandemic, we are grateful for the time she took to be part of this evening’s virtual event.
This is our major annual fundraising event and is successful because of your generosity. During this crisis we have been able to remain open to provide shelter and living assistance, put food on the table for families, and provide counseling, education, immigration services and other assistance to those who need it in our communities because of your support. Thank you for making our work possible. I would also like to thank our Event Committee for their commitment and encouragement as we made the decision to pivot into the uncharted waters of a virtual event. Their enthusiasm for this vision allowed us to gather tonight and share the inspiration and compassion we are seeing emerge throughout the crisis.
Once again, thank you all for your generous support. I hope you enjoy this evening’s program.
With warm gratitude,
Kevin M. MacKenzieBoard Chair and Interim President
Welcome
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May 19, 2020
My Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us for Catholic Charities of Boston‘s first virtual Spring Celebration - Compassion Now. At a time when the Corona pandemic has so many of us practicing social distancing and working to keep people safe, Catholic Charities food pantries, legal services, shelters, adult education and youth programs have continued to serve a growing number of those in our community who need their help. For that reason, gathering virtually for tonight’s program is especially important. While doing our part to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19, our front-line workers have put their own health at risk to serve clients hit hard by job loss, illness or homelessness. We honor them for their compassion and determination to serve.
Tonight we also honor Sr. Norma Pimentel, the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley with the 2020 Justice and Compassion Award. Sr. Norma’s work at the southern border with hungry, scared and poor families fleeing the dangerous existence in their home countries in South and Central America is a sign of God’s presence among us. We are blessed by her participation tonight and her inspirational caring words.
As the challenges facing our community grow daily in the midst of this unprecedented public health crisis, Catholic Charities seeks to act swiftly and steadily to meet these challenges. Please know of my gratitude for all your support to sustain this critically important work.
With assurance of my prayers for your good health and safety, and the same for your loved ones, I am,
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Archbishop of Boston
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HonoreeTHE JUSTICE AND COMPASSION AWARD
The Justice and Compassion Award recognizes
individuals who embody the values of charity,
compassion and service to those in need; and
those who demonstrate, through actions and
words, a shared commitment to building a just and
compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all
people. Catholic Charities is proud to present this
year’s award to Sister Norma Pimentel.
Norma Pimentel is a Sister with the Missionaries of
Jesus. As Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the
Rio Grande Valley for over 12 years, she oversees the
charitable arm of the Diocese of Brownsville, providing
oversight of the different ministries and services in the
areas of the Rio Grande Valley through emergency
assistance, homelessness prevention, disaster relief,
clinical counseling, pregnancy care, food programs and
the Humanitarian Respite Center.
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Program
Welcome
MARY SALADNAAnchor/Reporter at WCVB-TV
Catholic Charities Response During COVID-19
KEVIN MACKENZIEChair of the Board, Interim President
Catholic Charities of Boston
Mayor’s Thank You to the Front Line
MARTIN J. WALSHMayor of Boston
Justice and Compassion Award Honoree
SISTER NORMA PIMENTELJustice and Compassion Award Recipient
Special Video Presentation
“COMPASSION NOW”
Catholic Charities Role in Society
REV. J. BRYAN HEHIR Secretary of Health and Social Services, Archdiocese of Boston
Final Blessing
CARDINAL SEÁN P. O’MALLEY, OFM CAP.Archbishop of Boston
Closing Credits
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Mission SponsorsMr. John and Ms. Virginia Kaneb The Cummings Foundation
Kindness SponsorKnights of Columbus Supreme Office The Yawkey Foundations
Compassion SponsorsMr. David and Ms. Judy Castaldi
Century Bank and Trust Company
Eastern Minerals, Inc.
Mr. James and Ms. Jo-Anne Gallagher
Mr. Jeffrey and Ms. Karla Kaneb
Mr. Michael and Ms. Kathleen Nilles
Roche Bros.
The Lynch Foundation
The Scully Family Foundation
Mr. John and Ms. Lisa Batter
Mr. Mark and Ms. Kristen Bettencourt
Mr. Paul and Ms. Ellen Clancy
Dr. Patricia Dinneen and Dr. John Mooney
Mr. James and Ms. Janice DiStasio
Mr. Patrick Fay and Ms. Jennifer Merrigan-Fay
John Hancock Financial Services
Ms. Victoria Reggie Kennedy
Mr. David and Ms. Sarah Madigan
Mr. Kevin and Ms. Sharon MacKenzie
Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus
Mr. James and Ms. Lynne McDonough
Mr. Tom and Ms. Linda Norton
Quincy Mutual Group
Mr. Vincent Rougeau and Dr. Robin L. Kornegay-Rougeau
Mr. Paul and Ms. Mary Sandman
Mr. K. Douglass Briggs and Ms. Claudia L. Sorgi
Mr. Brendan and Ms. Kerry Swords
Ms. Jean C. Tempel
The Kelly Family Foundation
Justice Sponsors
Sponsors
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AAF CPAs AC CommunicationsMr. John J. Danello
Mr. Paul B. and Ms. Patricia Gilbert Mr. David and Ms. Lynne HegartyMr. R. Andrew and Ms. Stephanie O’Brien
Deacon Rafe BrownMr. Joseph D’ArrigoRev. Philip Earley, Esq.Mr. and Mrs. James J. FaduleMr. Douglas J. and Ms. Diane FarringtonMr. Joseph M. FlynnMr. Thomas and Ms. Nicole HynesMr. John and Ms. Patricia GlassfordMr. William and Ms. Annmarie Kennedy
Loomis Sayles & CompanyMr. Henry and Ms. Marianne LuthinMr. John H. and Ms. RoseMary MacKinnonMr. and Mrs. Robert M. MahoneyMr. Mark and Ms. Patricia MurphyMr. Walter and Ms. Catherina OstermanMr. Henry C. and Ms. Joanne M. Stern Ms. Kelley Tuthill and Mr. Brendan Ward
Sponsors
Charity Sponsors
Sponsors
Mr. Michael BrownMr. John S. BuckleyMs. Christine CoffeyMs. Patrice A. CunniffMrs. Kathleen CurleyMr. Jay C. DriscollMr. John and Ms. Kathleen Greenler
Mr. Patrick and Ms. Maura HewettI.U.O.E. Local No. 4Mr. Stephen KelleherMr. Dan and Ms. Julie KenaryMs. Regina Murphy and Mr. John NeeMr. Kevin and Ms. Anne Phelan
Mr. Joseph RaekeMr. Robert M. and Ms. Julie SheaMr. William J. SmithMr. Thomas J. SynanMs. Ellen and Mr. Michael TerryMs. Claudia ViglioneMs. Kathryn Williams
Donors
Allways Health PartnersMr. Benjamin and Ms. Linda Butcher Mr. Paul and Ms. Margaret ChisholmMr. C. Michael and Janet DaleyDr. Fernando Dangond and Ms. Monica LacoutureDevereaux Charitable FoundationMr. Mark and Ms. Annemarie KerwinMr. Rick and Ms. Carol LordMr. Brian and Ms. Margaret McNeill
Mr. Peter and Ms. Kathleen MarkellMs. Maura T. MurphyPinnacle HR SolutionsMr. Michael and Ms. Maureen SheehanMr. William J. SheehanMr. and Mrs. William J. Teuber, Jr. The Drew CompanyW.B. Mason
Dignity Sponsors
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Board of TrusteesKevin M. MacKenzie
Chair of the Board and Interim President
Mark T. BettencourtPartner, Goodwin Procter LLP
Michael R. Brown
Attorney, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Brian CarrollSr. Intelligence Officer, Department of Defense
Fernando Dangond, MDHead of Global Clinical Development, Neurology, EMD Serono, Inc.
Rev. Phillip B. Earley, Esq.General Counsel, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
Douglas J. FarringtonPartner, Marcum LLP
Jennifer M. FayPartner, Goodwin Procter LLP
J. Bryan HehirSecretary of Health and Social Services, Archdiocese of Boston
Mark B. KerwinDeputy Director and Chief Financial Officer, Museum of Fine Arts
Richard C. LordRetired - President & CEO, AIM Industries
James P. McDonoughRetired - President & CEO, Envision Bank
Maura T. MurphyInvestment Strategist/Vice President, Loomis, Sayles & Co.
Walter OstermanPresident & CEO, Social Mavens
Kelley TuthillVice President of Marketing and Communications, Regis College
Bishop Peter J. UgliettoModerator of the Curia and Vicar General, Archdiocese of Boston
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES LABOURÉ CENTER275 West Broadway, South Boston
CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTH117 N. Common Street, Lynn
CATHOLIC CHARITIES YAWKEY CENTER185 Columbia Road, Dorchester
EL CENTRO FOOD PANTRY75 Union Park Street, Boston
CATHOLIC CHARITIESTEEN CENTER AT ST. PETER’S
278 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester
EL CENTRO DEL CARDENAL19 St. Joseph Street, Jamaica Plain
ST. PATRICK’S SHELTER270 Washington Street, Somerville
GENESIS II SHELTER295 Adams Street, Newton
ST. AMBROSE FAMILY SHELTER25 Leonard Street, Dorchester
NAZARETH RESIDENCE FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
91 Regent Street, Roxbury
MERRIMACK VALLEY CATHOLIC CHARITIES70 Lawrence Street, Lowell
HAVERHILL AREA HEALTHY FAMILIES191 Merrimack Street, Ste 202, Haverhill
BRIGID’S CROSSING48 Lawrence Street, Lowell
FAMILY CHILD CARE OFLYNN, SOMERVILLE AND CAMBRIDGE
6 Pleasant Street, Malden
LYNN CHILD CARE CENTER37 North Federal Street, Lynn
MALDEN CHILD CARE CENTER77 Salem Street, Malden
NAZARETH CHILD CARE CENTER19 St. Joseph Street, Jamaica Plain
PEABODY CHILD CARE CENTER13 Pulaski Street, Peabody
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SOUTH169 Court Street, Brockton
SUNSET POINT CAMP2 Tenth Street, Hull
Our Locations
Thank you to the University of Notre Dame for the use of their video clip “A Bridge Among Walls” with Sr. Norma Pimentel.
Our PartnersThank you to all those who have supported and helped during COVID-19
EASTERN MINERALS
66 Brooks DriveBraintree, MA 02184www.ccab.org
A B O U T C A T H O L I C C H A R I T I E S
Guided by the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities operates as a bridge to serve the greater community, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability or ethnicity, sharing Catholic values through service, compassion and care. One of the largest social service nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, we serve 175,000 people in four key areas: basic needs, family and youth services, workforce development and immigration services. Catholic Charities exists as the Good Samaritan in our society by supporting individuals with basic needs while charting a path to self-sufficiency.
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