Annual Benefit 2025
28th Annual Benefit
Hosted by Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States
Including the presentation of the Saint Luke Award to Msgr. William English
Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See
3339 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008-3610
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Join us as we celebrate Saint Luke Institute’s healing ministry and the vital support we give to the men and women serving the Church. Your sponsorship helps us offer the highest quality psychological and spiritual care to the clergy and religious we serve, and foster important awareness and education in the Church around mental health needs. Your gift is not just a financial contribution; it is also an expression of your care for those who give their lives in service to the Church.
Learn more about the work of Saint Luke Institute from our 2025 honoree, Msgr. William English. To share this video, click here.
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2025 Saint Luke Award Honoree
Monsignor William English
A Beloved Leader of Faith and Service
Monsignor William J. English has spent a lifetime devoted to faith, community, and the service of others. Loved and admired by countless parishioners, friends, and fellow clergy across the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., his remarkable journey is one of untiring dedication and continuous compassion.
Father English is a priest with a deep spirituality. His faith is grounded in God’s love through Jesus Christ, which motivates and informs his vocation. All who meet him know through his ministry how God loves and treasures them. As a reconciler, he is always helping people resolve conflicts without taking sides, always non-judgmental, and deeply humble.
Msgr. English’s spiritual path began in Washington, D.C., where he attended St. Anthony's Grade School, followed by Gonzaga College High School. Drawn to the priesthood, he entered the seminary in 1961, finished theological studies at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 17, 1969.
His ministry began at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he served through 1978, first as a deacon, and then as Associate Pastor. In these formative years, Msgr. English made an indelible mark by establishing innovative programs for young adults, such as long-form retreats for teenagers, making religious education a meaningful, immersive experience. He later continued his pastoral work as Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Victory in Washington, D.C., which he served from 1978 to 1984, laying the foundation for his dedicated years of service.
From 1984 to 2000, Msgr. English held key Archdiocesan leadership roles: Director of Ministry to Priests, Director of St. John Vianney House, Secretary for Parish Life & Worship, Secretary for Clergy, and Director of Priests’ Personnel. In each of these ministries, he brought his pastoral wisdom to the clergy and people of the Archdiocese of Washington. He fostered clergy education, as well as spiritual growth and fellowship through retreats, support groups, and training programs. His dedication was recognized on June 23, 1991, when he was honored with the title of Monsignor.
He served as Pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Silver Spring from 2000 to 2004, and of Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac, Maryland, from 2004 to 2013. Since then, he has served as a visiting presider and preacher at both of these parish communities. He is grateful to be of service there, and to the many people and families who seek him out for their spiritual needs.
In 2015, he joined the Spirituality Team at Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland, offering guidance to clients as a Spiritual Integrator, working to bring a vital spiritual perspective to their mental and emotional healing. He remains a cherished member of the team and an esteemed colleague to clinicians and staff of SLI. He previously served on the Archdiocesan Committee for Child Protection and Safe Environment, and currently serves on the Priests’ Council, the College of Consultors, and the Retirement Board.
The impact of Msgr. English's pastoral ministry is vast. From couples’ spirituality groups he founded with parishioners, to baptizing countless children and adults, to witnessing the marriages of generations of families, and more, his life is deeply woven into the communities he loves. He is celebrated as a holy and patient man, whose care and prayers extend to all in need.
Msgr. William J. English’s extraordinary legacy of faith, leadership, and service continues to inspire and uplift – a clear witness to his lifelong commitment to the Church and its people.
"There is nothing better than helping people know that they are loved by God. To me, that is the core of the Gospel, and we are called to share that love with others. We cannot do that if we don't experience that love ourselves. We cannot do that well if we are struggling with significant emotional or spiritual challenges. Saint Luke Institute helps a person become free enough to experience that love of God, and to share it in joy."
– Msgr. William English
About the Award
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.
Recent recipients
Cardinal Christophe Pierre | Rev Quinn Conners, O.Carm. Ph.D | Sr. Margaret Crowley, SHCJ, LCSW-C | Rev. David Songy, OFM Cap. STD, PsyD | Rev. Msgr. John Enzler | Archbishop Timothy Broglio | Cardinal Wilton Gregory | Bishop Barry Knestout | Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, Ph.D., D.Min. | Jeanette & Raymond Brophy | Bishop Joseph Kurtz | Bishop Paul Loverde
Fr. English (far left) and his ordination class, with Archbishop Patrick O’Boyle,
May 17, 1969.
First Mass in 1969, with twin brother, Dave, and older brother, Jim, as altar servers.
Preaching at a recent event.
Msgr. English (right) with SLI spirituality team members Fr. John Crossan, OSFS, Ph.D.; Kathleen Hope Brown, D.Min.; and Patricia A. Parachini, SNJM, D.Min.
Contact
Christina DiMeglio Lopez
Highlights from our 2024 Annual Benefit
Honoring Cardinal Christophe Pierre
“I am grateful to Saint Luke Institute for their excellent work in caring for clergy and religious in need of psychological and spiritual care. Their professional staff are truly part of the healing ministry of Christ. In all of their work, they respond to the needs of the whole person and, in so doing, foster the well-being of those they serve, and of the Church as a whole.”
– Cardinal Christophe Pierre
