St. Ann’s Blog

Please join us! St. Ann’s Center will be hosting a casual get-together on Thursday, January 11 to welcome Sister Nancy Downing – our new CEO (more about Sister Nancy HERE).

This event is open to the community and will be held at Busboys and Poets (Brookland location). Open the link below for event details. We hope to see you there!

Click HERE for event details.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Sister Nancy Downing, CND - who has accepted the position of the next Chief Executive Officer of St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families. Sister Nancy has been formally appointed will begin her new role on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Read more HERE!

Sister Josephine Murphy, DC, longtime leader of St. Ann’s Center, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg, Maryland. She was 94 years old. Sister Josephine was a beloved fixture at St. Ann’s Center, where she led our mission as Administrator from 1988 to 2005, serving generations of mothers and children in our region...

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Breaking News!  NBC4 Washington ran a #GivingTuesday story highlighting Sister Mary Bader's impact during her 18 years as CEO of St. Ann's Center. But as Sister Mary always says, the focus is not her leadership - but rather the team and the community who have powered St. Ann's mission ever since our founding in 1860.

Click here to read more and watch the NBC4 story.

The last monthly message from Sister Mary Bader, CEO, as she expresses thanks to you for the safe haven you continue to provide for the families at St. Ann's Center. | Continue reading HERE. 

#GivingTuesday is a wonderful way to kick off the giving season! This #GivingTuesday, we ask you to join us and "Give Your Cup" of coffee, tea, or any other "cup" for one day ($6), one week ($30), one month ($120), one day a week for a year ($312), or any amount in-between to support St. Ann's families. | Click HERE to learn more.

The Catholic Standard recently interviewed Sister Mary Bader, St. Ann's Center CEO, as she prepares to transition into her new role with the Daughters of Charity after 18 years of leading St. Ann's mission. Sister Mary, thank you for all you have done for St. Ann's families! | Continue reading HERE.

Volunteers from Jiffy Lube Live / Live Nation recently hosted a special back-to-school night for the women and their children living at St. Ann's Center. View the highlights and photos - and learn how your team can make a difference by sponsoring or partnering with St. Ann's Center! | Continue reading HERE.

"I write with a heart full of gratitude for the exceptional support you have given mothers and their little ones at St. Ann's. Through your generous gifts, you have helped so many families move from a life of uncertainty to one of hope, opportunity and independence. You have made a lasting difference in their lives.

"Since you are a valued supporter of our mission,  I wanted to share with you some news about an upcoming leadership change at St. Ann’s..."