Friday, February 13, 2009

CCUSA President Appointed to Council of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

On February 5, Rev. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, became one of the first to be named to the newly created President's Council of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. President Barack Obama created the new office, headed by Joshua DuBois, by Executive Order. The Council will advise the new office and offer advice on policy issues to the President.

Father Snyder will work with 24 other religious and community leaders of diverse political, religious, and community backgrounds from across the country. As a member of the Council, he will represent a rich tradition of service to the most vulnerable and marginalized and advocate on behalf of the dignity of all human beings.

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