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Faces of Impact: Susan K. Ryan on Msgr. Thomas Reese & the Legacy of Catholic Charities

Faces of Impact: Susan K. Ryan on Msgr. Thomas Reese & the Legacy of Catholic Charities

March 13, 2026
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, another episode of the Faces of Impact series in partnership with Catholic Charities. Abigail Klous is joined by Diocesan Archivist Susan Kirk Ryan to discuss the life of Msgr. Thomas J. Reese who built many of the programs we know today as Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. To learn more about Catholic Charities and their work to to empower people, support families and transform communities by bringing God’s message of love and hope to all, with a particular emphasis on the poor and marginalized visit https://www.ccwilm.org/. Information about the 2026 Annual Tribute Dinner and this year’s honoree of the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award visit https://www.ccwilm.org/events/cc-dinner/

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