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    The “Bestest” Christmas Party of All…

    I really do like Christmas and the time leading up to it – Advent. I admit it’s sometimes hard to keep Advent and Christmas separate. I was at a great Christmas party with over 1,000 people at the Waldorf. The room was festive as was the attire of the guests. And thousands of women and children benefited from the event. A week ago a most gracious and generous family hosted a warm Christmas party for family and friends with a magnificent view overlooking the Hudson River. The food and drink was great. I could mention more but let me stop and go to the “bestest” party of the season.

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    Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Center Ripple of Hope Award Dinner

    View image | gettyimages.com As Catholic Charities NY’s executive director, I go to a fair number of benefit dinner events.  Last night I was at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Center Ripple of Hope Award Dinner. Over the years, this event has celebrated leaders such as Bill and Hillary Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bono and Vice President Al Gore for their demonstrated commitment to social change. While making small talk, a few people asked me why I was there and what my connection was.  The answer is easy.  Catholic Charities is all about social change; our mission is to build a more just and compassionate society.

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    London, December 9, 2014 –

       No need to watch it to know about it – Football game commercials, blogs, tabloid banners, video clips etc., etc. – both before and after shouted it! It wasn’t about Will & Kate – they left town and crossed the pond. It wasn’t Santa Claus, but VS Angels who had come to London town.

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    Hail Maria, Marie, Miriam and Mara

    Want a great way to mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and kick off the holiday season?   Check out Msgr. Kevin Sullivan’s invocation at the annual Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon held at the Waldorf=Astoria on December 8, 2014.  Now in its 69th year, this traditional holiday event raises funds in support of the Catholic Charities’ programs that help thousands of needy women and children of all religions throughout the 10 counties of the Archdiocese.