St. Ann’s Blog

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."

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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!

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.