The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) in their Partners in Excellence Regional Conference in Philadelphia on July 29th and 30th gathering over 300 members of the Catholic Charities family for workshops on mission, connection, and professional development.

The Partners in Excellence series seeks to connect all levels of the Catholic Charities family: CCUSA leadership, board members, heads of local Catholic Charities agencies, and volunteers. Specifically, it will provide an opportunity for reflection upon both the spiritual and practical role of Catholic Charities in the fight against poverty.

"As the largest program of its kind to date, the convening of the Partners in Excellence in Philadelphia allows the Catholic Charities family to come together to combine national advocacy with local outreach" said Fr. Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA. "We are called to be one church, united in faith, with a dedication to social justice not only on a local, community-wide level but also on a national one as well."

In addition to presentations from CCUSA leadership, the program will include numerous workshops and breakout sessions. Presenters include members of the CCUSA team as well as Catholic Social Services, Nutritional Development Services, and Catholic Health Care Services and will allow for a more thorough and in-depth analysis of pressing issues facing Catholic Charities, including advocacy, immigration reform, youth mentoring, disaster awareness, senior services, and housing for veterans.

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Editor's Note: Catholic Charities USA is the national office for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 10 million people a year regardless of their religious, social, or economic background. To learn more about CCUSA, please visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

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