Monday, October 16, 2023

6:30-8:30 pm | Apostolic Nunciature

3339 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008-3610

Host: Cardinal-designate Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio

Business Attire | Complimentary Valet

From left: David S.J. Brown, K.M., SLI Board Chair, Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., 2022 Saint Luke Award recipient, Cardinal-designate Christophe Pierre, Christine M. Gill, Board Vice-Chair

Rev. Quinn R. Conners, O.Carm., Ph.D.

Fr. Quinn R. Conners, O.Carm., Ph.D., is a priest of the Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary (PCM) and a licensed clinical psychologist. A graduate of Mount Carmel College, he earned theology degrees from Duke University and The Catholic University of America, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from The Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Fr. Conners first joined the Saint Luke Institute clinical staff in 1997 and has held a variety of positions, including vice president and chief operating officer as well as associate director of clinical services. He has served his Province as prior and director of formation at Whitefriars Hall (2016-2021, 2007-2012, 1983-1990), director of novices (2004-2007, 2021-2023), and provincial (1990-1996). Previously a consultant to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Priestly Formation and the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse, he is a member of the misconduct review boards of several Catholic entities. He is also an adjunct clinical associate professor in the School of Theology & Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America.

Fr. Conners continues to serve on the staff of Saint Luke Institute as a consultant for clinical services and gives workshops nationally and internationally in the areas of psychology and spirituality, sexuality, vocational discernment, and issues in the first five years of ministry.

Sr. Margaret Crowley, SHCJ, LCSW-C

Sr. Margaret Crowley, SHCJ, LCSW-C, is a sister of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and a licensed clinical social worker. A graduate of Regis College, she holds master’s degrees from Boston College and the National Catholic School of Social Service, as well as a certificate in spiritual direction from Washington Theological Union.

Sr. Margaret joined the clinical staff at Saint Luke Institute in 1996 as a therapist for residential, continuing care, and outpatient services, as well as a presenter and contributor to SLI’s educational programs. She has served her Province as area superior (1982-1986), provincial counselor (1986-1989) and provincial superior (1989-1993). She was previously a teacher and then the principal at St. Mary’s School in Melrose, Massachusetts (1962-1979); during that time she received the Outstanding Teacher of America Award.

She has served the Archdiocese of Washington in a variety of roles, including director of religious education at Annunciation Church and vice president of the Community of Catechetical Leaders. She has been a board member at Rosemont College and at Rosemont School of the Holy Child, is past president of the Corporation of Holy Child Schools, and she served on the board of the Connelly School of the Holy Child for fifteen years.

Sr. Margaret is currently associate formation director for the Carmelite Province at Whitefriars Hall in Washington, D.C., and continues to serve on the staff of Saint Luke Institute, providing outpatient therapy and conducting spiritual assessments for candidates for priesthood and religious life.