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Each year, SOAR! celebrates honorees for their lives of leadership and service. At the 40th Anniversary New York Awards Dinner on September 17, SOAR! will present two distinguished awards:

🏅 The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award recognizes individuals who, in the spirit of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, have demonstrated exceptional leadership and generosity in service to the Church.

🏅 The Father Victor Yanitelli Award honors a senior religious who reflects Father Victor Yanitelli's lifelong commitment to caring for others and supporting aging religious.

This year, we are proud to honor Bishop Edmund J. Whalen with the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award and Sister Patricia Wolf, RSM with the Father Victor Yanitelli Award.

Join us as we celebrate them and support SOAR!'s mission of providing grants that help aging Catholic Sisters, Brothers, and Priests live with dignity and peace of mind.

Learn more about our honorees and the New York Awards Dinner at https://soar-usa.org/event/2026-new-york-awards-dinner/

This year marks the 40th anniversary of SOAR!

For four decades, you have helped us ensure that aging religious women and men receive the care and support they need.

To celebrate this milestone year, please consider joining us at the 40th Anniversary New York Awards Dinner on September 17.

https://soar-usa.org/event/2026-new-york-awards-dinner/

As SOAR! prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, we give thanks for the leadership of Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM.

Since 2010, Sister Kathleen has guided SOAR! with vision and commitment to the needs of aging religious women and men. We look forward to recognizing her service at our fall events.

Learn more: www.soar-usa.org/events

We’re thrilled to announce the honorees for this year’s SOAR! Washington, DC Awards Dinner!

🌟The Catholic Health Association of the United States will receive the Saint Katharine Drexel Award

🌟Community leaders Mary Lynn and Deacon Jim Shanahan will receive the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award

🌟Kerrie Wilson, Retired CEO of Cornerstones with the Father Bob Brown, OSFS Good Samaritan Award

With special thanks to Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM!

Proceeds from this event support the mission of SOAR! to help aging religious Sisters Brothers and Priests live with safety, dignity, and grace.

👉Learn more: https://soar-usa.org/event/2026-washington-dc-awards-gala/

The faithful support of our donors, including through events like the 40th Anniversary New York Awards Dinner, makes it possible to help religious congregations face the challenges and blessings of aging.

Learn more about our September 17 event: https://soar-usa.org/event/2026-new-york-awards-dinner/

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SOAR! is proud to honor Bishop Edmund J. Whalen with the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award at the 2026 New York Awards Dinner on September 17.

Throughout his ministry as a priest, educator, pastor, seminary leader, and bishop, Bishop Whalen has served the Archdiocese of New York with faith, wisdom, and dedication. His recent appointment as Vicar General reflects a lifetime of leadership in service to the Church.

We look forward to celebrating Bishop Whalen in September!

https://soar-usa.org/event/2026-new-york-awards-dinner/

SOAR! is proud to honor Sister Patricia Wolf, RSM, with the Father Victor Yanitelli, SJ Award at the 2026 New York Awards Dinner on September 17.

A member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas whose ministry has spanned education, social justice, leadership, and service, Sister Patricia has dedicated her life to helping others live with dignity.

Among her many accomplishments is the vision that became Marian Woods, Inc., a retirement community for women religious. While serving as President of the Sisters of Mercy New York Regional Community, she recognized the need to provide compassionate, community-centered care for aging Sisters and helped bring that vision to life.

Today, Marian Woods stands as a testament to her foresight and commitment to ensuring that women religious can age with dignity, grace, and the support of community.

We look forward to celebrating Sister Patricia in September!

https://soar-usa.org/event/2026-new-york-awards-dinner/

We’re thrilled to announce the honorees for this year’s SOAR! New York Awards Dinner!

🌟Bishop Edmund J. Whalen will receive the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
🌟 Sister Patricia Wolf, RSM will receive the Father Victor Yanitelli, SJ Award

With special thanks to Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM!

Proceeds from this event support the mission of SOAR! to help aging religious Sisters Brothers and Priests live with safety, dignity, and grace.

👉 Learn more: https://soar-usa.org/event/2026-new-york-awards-dinner/

Congratulations to Cardinal Tobin on his ordination anniversary! Archdiocese of Newark

Happy Ordination Anniversary to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., who was ordained to the priesthood on this day in 1978.

We thank God for Cardinal Tobin's 48 years of priestly ministry. From Detroit to Chicago, Rome to Indianapolis and now Newark, we are blessed by his leadership in our local diocese and the global Church.

Ad multos annos!