The 2026 Caritas Awards Reception was a resounding success, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and partners to celebrate the mission and impact of Catholic Charities. The evening highlighted the Bridge to Stability Campaign’s record-breaking achievement while honoring four inspiring Caritas Award recipients whose service embodies compassion, generosity, and hope. It was a powerful celebration of the collective effort to build bridges from crisis to long-term stability for thousands across the region.

Howard “Hoddy” Hanna III

Catholic Charities is honored to have a partner in Howard ‘Hoddy’ Hanna and grateful to recognize him as a 2026 Caritas Award Honoree.

From earning his real estate license at 18 to leading the nation’s largest privately held real estate company, Hoddy has consistently been ahead of the curve – introducing new ideas, new platforms, and new standards of trust. Yet throughout his success, one principle has remained constant: giving back to the community that made that success possible.

Hoddy is a true champion for the causes he cares about deeply. His leadership with Catholic Charities—including his time serving as a chair for the Campaign for Compassion Corner—and his involvement with countless other organizations reflect the heart of the Caritas Award.

Jack McGinley

As a 2026 Caritas Award honoree, Jack McGinley is recognized for strengthening the institutions that serve our community every day.

For more than four decades, Jack has shaped the Pittsburgh region through service rooted in integrity. As a trial lawyer with over 45 years of experience, Jack used his expertise to serve the public sector, co-found his own firm, Grogan Graffam McGinley, P.C., and finish his career as an equity partner with Eckert Seamans.

Jack McGinley is a champion of the Pittsburgh region and has made a meaningful impact through his professional career, his philanthropy, and his nonprofit service. From higher education and healthcare to philanthropy at the highest levels, Jack’s leadership has guided organizations through complexity and change. His service reflects a deep commitment to responsibility, fairness, and the common good.

Susie Shipley

Susie Shipley leads her life with the community in mind. That spirit is what makes her an outstanding leader and a deserving recipient of the Caritas Award.

For more than 25 years, Susie Shipley has led with purpose, shaping Southwestern Pennsylvania through her professional leadership and deep commitment to philanthropy.

From driving meaningful growth and a people-first culture in her role at Huntington Bank, to securing transformative federal investment for our region’s waterways, Susie’s impact is both far-reaching and deeply personal. Her dedication to service is evident in the many nonprofit boards she supports and in her leadership of Catholic Charities’ Campaign for Compassion Corner.

Most Reverend David A. Zubik

Bishop Emeritas David Zubik embodies the spirit of Caritas through moving humility, compassionate leadership and dedication to service and philanthropy.

For decades, Bishop Emeritus David A. Zubik has devoted his life to serving others, guiding the Church and uplifting countless lives across our region.

From his early days as a priest to his leadership as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, Bishop Zubik has been a steady and compassionate presence, always placing people at the heart of his ministry. Even in retirement, he continues to serve with humility—volunteering weekly with Catholic Charities, offering spiritual guidance, and supporting parishes throughout our community.

Thank you to Perry Napolitano for his exceptional leadership in guiding this year’s campaign to record-breaking success, and to Victoria Bechtold Kush for her outstanding role as emcee and board leader. We are also deeply grateful to Susan Rauscher, Bishop Eckman, and all of the speakers, honorees, sponsors, and volunteers whose passion and dedication made the evening so meaningful. Together, their contributions created a memorable celebration of impact, generosity, and the enduring mission of Catholic Charities.