July 18, 2008 to present

July 18, 2008 -  Fr. Larry concludes 9 years of Service, Diana Faust appointed Executive Director  

     After 9 years of dedicated service, Fr. Larry Janezic, OFM, leaves his position as Executive Director of Franciscan Outreach Association to begin a new ministry as a legislative advocate for the new Franciscan Action Network in Washington Dc.

     Franciscan Action Network is a grassroots, faith-based legislative advocacy organization with a growing national base of organizations and persons who are inspired by he witness and example of St. Francis and St Clare of Assisi. Its mission is to bring a coordinated and effective voice to matters of justice, peace, and care for creation to Washington DC, the US, and beyond.

     Fr Larry will build upon his experience here at Franciscan Outreach, his one year internship as a lobbyist with Catholic Charities before he arrived here, and his many years of prior experience as a pastor and community organizer in San Antonio and Chicago. We are sorry to see Fr Larry go but are excited for him as he begins an exciting new position in Washington.

     We welcome Diana Faust as our new Executive Director. Diana has been with Franciscan Outreach as the Assistant Executive Director and Director of Development for 11 years. Diana is a Secular Franciscan who will continue the tradition of Franciscan care for the poor that has been the hallmark of Franciscan Outreach. Prior to arriving at Franciscan Outreach, Diana practiced law for 10 years in Chicago.

     We also welcome

• Fr Vaughn Fayle, who is joining the Franciscan friars, as our Mission Effectiveness Coordinator

• Chasity Wells-Armstrong as Program Director at the shelter, and

• Greg Foster as Director of Development

• Kathleen O'Connor as a Streets to Home case manager

Join us is pledging your prayers of support to Fr Larry as he begins a new career and to Diana, Fr Vaughn, Chasity, Greg, and Kathleen as they continue a fine tradition of service here at Franciscan Outreach.

Air conditioners needed!  The air conditioners in our conference room (which is the only source of air for Fr Vaughn's office) and the full time volunteer living room are so old that they don't emit cold air anymore. We can purchase a 10,000 btu one for the conference room for $249 and an 8,000 btu one for the volunteers for $199, both Kenmore brands from Kmart.  Please contact Diana by 3 pm today if you can help.

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