"You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world."

Thursday, April 16, 2020
Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg will host their 22nd annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 16, 2020. All proceeds from the dinner are redistributed to the most vulnerable and at-risk residents of the diocese by granting temporary emergency financial assistance with food, light, water, sewage and all heating sources.

Bishop Edward C. Malesic will present the awards after the evening's dinner. Msgr. Raymond E. Riffle, managing director of Catholic Charities, will serve as the master of ceremonies.

Since 1998, the event has netted more than $1 million dollars to help nearly 9,000 individuals and families in the four counties served by the diocese — Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana and Westmoreland.

Please contact Heather Rady, director of community relations and special events, at 724-837-1840 for additional information.

Nominations for 2020 are now closed.

​In 1998, the diocese established the Communities of Salt and Light Awards to recognize individuals whose deeds exhibit a significant level of time, talent and treasure. Nominees are measured by criteria epitomizing the mission of the church in our diocese and reflective of the core essence of Catholic Charities.

The criteria was established by an independent committee of lay and clergy representatives of the diocese and inspired by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' document "Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the Parish" (1993).

The Communities of Salt and Light Awards recognize outstanding individuals or groups in the categories of humanitarianism (time and talent), philanthropy (treasure) and outstanding human service (service and action) organization.

The Communites of Salt and Light Awards Dinner is always made possible by generous donations, including underwriters, sponsorships and auction item donations.  Please contact Heather Rady, director of community relations and special events, at 724-837-1840, for additional information.

Ads must be submitted in digital black and white format no later than Friday, March 23, 2019. Submissions should be emailed to Heather Rady, and attached as follows .jpg, .tiff, .doc, .pub, or .pdf formats. Checks made payable to Catholic Charities.