Catholic Charities CEO Susan Rauscher called Thursday’s official opening of Compassion Corner, Downtown, a historic moment for the organization she leads.
And she wanted the audience gathered in its auditorium to join in celebrating it by writing a note of hope and prayers for the people it serves. Those messages, she explained, will be part of a time capsule for its future leaders and staff.
Rauscher started it off with a copy of Catholic Charities’ mission statement and guiding principles, and each speaker contributed a remembrance. Where the capsule will be placed – the building’s Lending Library – has a direct link to her: It has been created in memory of the Rev. Frank Almade, the priest who hired her to work for the diocese, and it houses his books and memorabilia.
