Catholic Charities Board of Advisors

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

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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
 
To Affirm
Catholic Social Teaching

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