
Together We
Strengthen the Church
26th Annual Benefit
Monday, October 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE
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
2023 Saint Luke Award Honorees
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.

The Saint Luke Award is given annually to someone whose professional life or charitable works embody the ideals of the Institute: the rebuilding of the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual life of those in need.
In undertaking these tasks, the honoree is motivated by the gospel ideals of compassion, charity and a belief that all persons are brothers and sisters in Christ. The award is bestowed each year on or around the October 18 Feast of St. Luke.
Sponsor Healing in our Church Today, and Hope for Tomorrow
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring, please pay or pledge online below or contact us at development@sli.org.
- Apostles of Love $50,000
- Stewards of Hope $35,000
- Disciples in Faith $20,000
- Servants of Light $10,000
- Prophets of Mercy $5,000
- Congregation of Saints $2,500
- Patrons of Compassion $1,000
Payment or Pledges
Sponsorship payments or pledges may be received by check or credit card, online or through the mail.
Sponsorships and gifts for this year’s Annual Benefit will be accepted through December 31, 2023.
Thank you to our sponsors
We are grateful to our donors and 2023 Annual Benefit sponsors and guests for supporting our ministry and for entrusting us with this essential mission.
Disciples in Faith
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council
Jeannie Lindsay, in memory of Terry Lindsay
Hon. and Mrs. Terrence and Margaret O’Donnell
Servants of Light
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah O. Norton
Bill and Mary Noel Page
Prophets of Mercy
Henry K. and Jane R. Goetzman
Hospital Sisters of St. Francis-USA, Inc.
Sister Ellen M. LaCapria, DC
Church of the Little Flower
Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation
The RCM&D Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rossetti
Society of St. Sulpice, Province of the United States
Congregation of Saints
The Dyer Family
Diocese of Forth Worth
RADM and Mrs. James B. Hinkle
Rita Meyer
Daniels Fund-Jim Nicholson
United Bank
The U.S. Province of the Religious of Jesus and Mary
Waldorf Risk Solutions
Patrons of Compassion
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Carol and David Bates
Jane and Kevin Belford
Elizabeth Lane Brown
Rev. Vincent Burns
Mark and Jane Chopko
Daughters of Charity
Diocese of Venice
Rev. Msgr. William J. English
Franciscan Friars of IC Province
Susan Gibbs
Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Hickey
Marty and Julie Hughes
Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lindsay
Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, in memory of Paul and Mary Loverde
Pam and Dennis Lucey
Gigi Metz in honor of Dr. Richard Milone
Dr. and Mrs. Richard and Mary Milone
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, Ph.D., D.Min.
St. Anselm’s Abbey
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Dr. and Mrs. Fritz Scheuren
Philip Ward and Claire Cunningham
2023 Benefit Chairs
David S.J. Brown, K.M., Chairman
Christine M. Gill, Vice-Chair
Rev. James E. Garvey, O.Praem., D.Min., President & CEO
His Eminence Kevin Cardinal Farrell
Elizabeth Lane Brown, R.N.
Sheila Harron, Ph.D.
RADM James B. Hinkle
Sr. Ellen M. LaCapria, DC
Richard D. Milone, M.D., K.M.
Jeremiah Norton
Terrence O’Donnell, K.M.
Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi
2023 Benefit Committee
David S.J. Brown, K.M., Board Chairman
Christine M. Gill, Board Vice-Chair
Rev. James E. Garvey, O.Praem., D.Min., President & CEO
Jane and Kevin Belford
Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi
Partners in Strengthening the Church
Photos from the 2022 Annual Benefit
Contact
Beth Davis
development@sli.org
502-414-1754