, The Board of Advisors consists of fifteen individuals representing the entire geographical region of the Diocese with a passion to help the poor and vulnerable. Created to advise the Director of Catholic Charities, the fifteen member board consists of lay people, priests, and nuns from the Diocese of Evansville.
Board members hail from various backgrounds and utilize their expertise to advise the director as to the best strategic course of action for serving Catholic Charities' clients. Board members often can be seen in volunteer work with the agency.
Current board members include Elizabeth Baier, St. Matthew Mt. Vernon Fr. Benny Chacko, Sts. Mary and John, Evansville Ruth Fritch, Secretary, Precious Blood, Jasper Judy Kropfl, President, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh Dan Niemeier, Resurrection, Evansville Debbie Neufelder, Vice President, Holy Cross, Ft. Branch Emily Riedford, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh Mary Rock, Annunciation, Evansville Caleb Schertzinger, St. Isadore, Celestine Kathy Todd, St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes Mary Beth Vaught, Our Lady of Hope, Washington
A Board member is . . .
To be an Ambassador To help tell our story
To be an Advisor To help make effective decisions on policy and programs
To be an Advocate To be a roaring enthusiast for our mission
To provide Access To help bring and influence others on our behalf
To provide Assistance To volunteer for as many activities as possible