The Ladies of Charity USA will hold their 36th Annual National Assembly Meeting September 29 – October 1, 2016 in Queens, NY. In the May 2016 edition of the Servicette, President LCUSA Mary Ann Dantuono and Local Chair Natalie Boone writes:

Dear Ladies,

Because it is very useful for all holy communities to meet together from time to time in some appropriate place to treat their spiritual advancement and…to treat the matters that concern the good of the poor and the maintenance of said confraternity. (St. Vincent de Paul, Rule of the Confraternity of Charity of Châtillon, November 1617)

It is our pleasure and privilege, to join the Ladies of Charity at St. John’s University and the Northeast Region to invite you to attend the 2016 Annual National Assembly of the Ladies of Charity USA in Queens, NY “Ladies of Charity: Women of Mercy.”

Following the teaching of our founder, we gather annually to:

1. provide unity and cooperation among the associations of the Ladies of Charity;
2. animate the Catholic and Vincentian spirit by sharing our rich history, tradition, and prayer;
3. develop leadership, management and governance skills to assure best practices in the associations;
4. encourage the activities of the associations in charity, education and advocacy, individually and in collaboration with the Vincentian family to achieve systemic change;
5. and, advance our understanding of poverty.

You will be experiencing the “Big Apple” and her wonderful people— from the fabulous keynote speakers and workshop presenters, to some very special guests and prayer leaders. Most importantly you will meet “Women of Mercy” from all parts of the USA and the new leadership you will elect to cross the threshold of the future as we begin the celebration of our 400th anniversary!

Your presence is important to the success of the Assembly. Please register early and consider supporting the national assembly with a program ad, underwriting donation, and gift card auction donation.

For more information or to register, please visit: http://aic.ladiesofcharity.us/national-assembly-2016-information/

For more Program Highlights of the National Assembly Meeting,  please click the image below.