Sister Mary Michaelita Popovice is ever mindful of the words of Catherine McAuley, Foundress of her religious community, the Sisters of Mercy: “There are three things which the poor prize more highly than gold though they cost the donor nothing; these are a kind word, the gentle compassionate look, and the patient hearing of sorrows.” As program director of the Phillipsburg Social Service Center operated by Catholic Charities, Sister Michaelita has many opportunities to put these words into action.
Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA
Bishop of Metuchen
President, Board of Trustees
Anthony P. Kearns III, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
Chair, Board of Trustees
Carol A. Purcell
Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Trustees
Chair, Finance Committee
Julio Coto, LCSW
Executive Director,
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen
Ellen Ayoub
Very Rev. Jeffrey M. Calia, CO
James S. Choma
Russell U. Nesbitt, Jr.
Susan M. Odenthal
Thomas R. Siegert
Janett P. Smyth, Esq.
Bernadette M. Sohler
Carlos A. Turcios
Rev. Msgr. Randall J. Vashon
Ana Maria Zevallos
Catholic Charities serves all those in need, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Our programs focus on the poor and devalued, honoring the right of each person we serve to be treated with dignity and respect.