Denver, Colo., Jul 25, 2023 / 15:50 pm
Catholic leadership expert and philanthropist Kerry Alys Robinson will be the next president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, the domestic humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in the U.S. whose affiliates serve more than 15 million people per year.
“The Gospels call Catholics and all people of goodwill to serve those most in need of our aid,” Robinson said July 25. “The staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities agencies around the country answer that call every day: feeding the hungry, comforting the afflicted, and welcoming the stranger. I am deeply honored and profoundly humbled to be a part of this life-giving mission.”
Catholic Charities has 167 member agencies and 3,900 locations across the U.S., including five U.S. territories. The agencies are engaged in various projects including hunger relief, housing assistance, disaster aid, health care, job training, and assistance for migrants and refugees.
“Kerry’s entire professional life has been devoted to serving and bettering our Church,” said Neal Black, chair of the board of Catholic Charities USA. He said the board voted “unanimously and enthusiastically” to appoint Robinson following “an exhaustive national search.”