St. Ann’s Blog

Washington native and noted Catholic nonprofit leader Sister Mary Bader, D.C., will be honored for her 18 years of servant-leadership at St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families at the agency’s Hope Blossoms fundraiser on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

St. Ann’s Center is delighted to have Pam & Dennis Lucey serve as Co-Chairs for this year’s Hope Blossoms gala! In this Q+A, Pam and Dennis took time to share what St. Ann’s means to them.

Sister Nancy reflects on special Easter moments at St. Ann's Center - moments sparked by your care and kindness. | Continue reading HERE.

Thank you to everyone who attended (in person and in spirit) our Welcome Mass - celebrated by His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington - to welcome Sister Nancy Downing, CND, as St. Ann's Center's next CEO!

Click here for event recap and photos.

Sierra is an accomplished student and an aspiring business owner who moved with her daughter into St. Ann’s Center’s Hope House program after her employer shuttered during COVID. Sierra took time out of her busy schedule to share her journey and her experience as a young mother.

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A note from Sister Nancy Downing, CEO: 

“That’s what we all need sometimes! Someone who can offer reassurance, safety and encouragement, and then set us on our way again."

Continue reading here. 

In the News! | Last Friday, Catholic Standard ran a wonderful story welcoming our CEO, Sister Nancy Downing, and her call to love and serve others.

Link to the full story HERE. 

The first monthly note from Sister Nancy Downing, CEO, as she shares the warm welcome she received and  special moments in her first month at St. Ann's Center. | Continue reading here. 

St. Ann's Center recognizes the donors and supporters who have made gifts in tribute to their special Valentine. 

Continue to tribute page HERE. 

St. Ann's Center staff, Board members, program alumni, and supporters gathered on Thursday, January 11 at Busboys and Poets (Brookland) to welcome Sister Nancy Downing, CND, as St. Ann's next CEO.

Click here to see photos and an event recap!