A Message from His Eminence

Edward Cardinal Egan

Dear Friends in the Lord:

It is with deep gratitude that I look back on my nine years as Archbishop of New York. Permit me to ask you to join me in welcoming His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, as our new Archbishop.

For nearly a century, Catholic Charities has provided assistance and given hope to so many, including individuals and families; the hungry, the homeless, the disabled, and the newcomers to our shores. How proud I am of all that Catholic Charities has accomplished.

As one can imagine, more people than ever have turned to Catholic Charities this past year as a result of the extraordinarily difficult economic challenges that we as a city, state and nation are facing. In the midst of all this, Catholic Charities has remained a bastion of support and inspiration even to many who in the past has given generously to its various appeals and now find themselves in need. Where we would be without Catholic Charities is something that I hope we never have to consider.

This annual report presents lives that have been changed by Catholic Charities throughout the New York City boroughs of Staten Island, Manhattan and the Bronx, as well as the counties of the Hudson Valley. Permit me to invite and even encourage you to learn more about and become more involved with the crucially important activities and undertakings of Catholic Charities. You will be doing the work of the Lord, and in doing so receive His choicest blessings.

With prayerful best wishes, may I remain.

Very truly yours in Christ,

Edward Cardinal Egan