Catholic Charities USA President Named to The NonProfit Times' Power and Influence Top 50

I am pleased to announce that Rev. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, today was named as one of the nation's top nonprofit executives of 2008 by The NonProfit Times.

Father Snyder was recognized in the newspaper's 11th annual "Power and Influence Top 50" for having influenced the nonprofit sector during his career, as well as during the past 12 months.

"The organization has focused on poverty issues since Father Snyder took over in February 2005. He is showing excellent leadership in both the high-touch services and as a strong policy advocate in the states as well as on Capitol Hill," NPT stated.

Father Larry is providing the Catholic Charities network with visionary and strategic leadership, challenging us to new standards of excellence in our service delivery, while initiating bold advocacy approaches.

The Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America'sgoal to cut the poverty rate in this country by 50 percent by 2020 is a clarion call to all of us.

Active and highly visible both on the national and international fronts, The NonProfit Times' prestigious recognition of Father Larry is something we celebrate and feel is very deserved.

"I am honored to be listed among these leaders," said Father Snyder. "Such recognition speaks to the respect and high regard in which the entire Catholic.

Charities network is held and is a tribute to the work they do each and every day to provide help and create hope for more nearly 8 million people in need a year."

Please welcome me in congratulating Father Larry.

You can read the special report online at http://www.nptimes.com/08Aug/080801 SpecRep.pdf.