22nd Annual St. Elizabeth of Hungary Awards

Posted November 09, 2021

Friday, November 5, Catholic Charities staff gathered together at La Sagrada Familia Church in Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood to celebrate its 22nd Annual St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mass & Awards. Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Bishop Edward Malesic presided over the Mass, held every year on a date near the feast day of St. Elizabeth. The patroness saint of Catholic Charities devoted her life to serving the poor and marginalized, work that we strive to continue each day throughout the communities we serve. The annual celebration is a time to not only honor the saint, but also all Catholic Charities employees who show dedication and commitment to our mission.

The St. Elizabeth of Hungary Award is also an important part of the celebration, presented to an employee who embodies the qualities of St. Elizabeth—both in their work with Catholic Charities and separate volunteer work. This year the honor was presented to:

• Nancy Doutt, Office Administrator at Matt Talbot for Women in Cuyahoga County

The Servant Leader Award, normally given to a single employee, was presented to the following individual in recognition of their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Meghan McGuan, Director of Emergency Assistance Services

The following employees were also honored with our Mission and Values Awards:

• Hannah Gee, Social Worker
• Angela Ivancic, Chief Clinical Officer
• Evelyn Santos-Rodriguez, Hispanic Senior Center
• Noelia Speringo, CYO
• Sharon Westbrooks, Rose-Mary

We wish to congratulate all of our employees who were nominated this year for their outstanding service. In total, 21 employees were recognized:

• Natisha Bowling, Fatima Family Center
• Shelli Brooks, Rose-Mary Center
• Andrew Carmichael, Rose-Mary Center
• Catherine DeMarco, St. Augustine Towers
• Saundra Dixon, Early Learning Programs
• Nancy Doutt, Matt Talbot for Women
• Hannah Gee, Catholic Charities Wayne County
• Sierra Greer, Help Me Grow
• Michelle Harris, System of Care, Family Services
• Angela Ivancic, Chief Clinical Officer
• Ramonita Rodriguez Johnson, Covenant Center, Hispanic Services Office
• Steven Jones, Early Learning Programs
• Debby Kirkpatrick, Catholic Charities Summit County
• Meghan McGuan, Emergency Assistance Services
• Sean Ring, Virgil E. Brown Family Service Center
• Evelyn Santos-Rodriguez, Hispanic Senior Center
• Noelia Speringo, CYO
• Yolanda Thompson Witherspoon, Early Learning Programs
• Angela Triplett, Administration, Human Resources
• Sharon Westbrooks, Rose-Mary Center
• Rhonda Wilson, Fatima Family Center, Fr. Albert House