Catholic Charities USA Presents Centennial Medal to the Ladies of Charity

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA, the 100-year-old social service network working to reduce poverty in America, today presented a specially-commissioned Centennial Medal to the Ladies of Charity in recognition of their deep commitment to the vision and mission of Catholic Charities USA.

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Candy Hill, Senior Vice President of Social Policy and Government Affairs for Catholic Charities USA, presented the medal at the Ladies of Charity of the United States of America 10th National Assembly in Nashville, TN.  Ms. Hill also provided a keynote address, "Wisdom and Wonder: The Emerging Role of Women in the Peace and Prosperity of Humanity."

The Ladies of Charity is an organization of Catholic lay women founded by Saint Vincent de Paul in the Diocese of Lyon, France in 1617. This year, the Ladies of Charity recognize and celebrate the 350th anniversary of the death and resurrection of their founders, Saint Vincent De Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac.

Catholic Charities USA was founded in 1910 "to bring about a sense of solidarity" among those in charitable ministries. Since 1910, Catholic Charities USA has encouraged professional social work practice, provided opportunities for training and networking, and served as a national voice and expert on poverty issues. The Centennial is a time to reflect on past accomplishments and renew the commitment to serve those in need.

For more information about Catholic Charities USA's Centennial activities, visit http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/centennial

Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 9 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For almost 300 years, Catholic Charities agencies have worked to reduce poverty by providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from health care and job training to food and housing. In 2010, Catholic Charities USA celebrates its centennial anniversary.

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