St. Patrick Center names interim CEO

St. Patrick Center announced April 14 that Anthony D’Agostino is stepping down from his position as chief executive officer after three-and-a-half years of service. Amanda Laumeyer, senior director of philanthropy, has been appointed interim chief executive officer.

“Anthony has been instrumental in the leadership at St. Patrick Center through the past few years during difficult times in our region. Through the COVID-19 pandemic and other unprecedented circumstances, Anthony has been able to remain focused on the needs of St. Patrick Center’s clients, the work of Catholic Charities and our mission. We are going to miss his compassion and leadership and wish him the best in his new role and ministry,” said Jared Bryson, president of Catholic Charities of St. Louis. “We look forward to the future of Catholic Charities and St. Patrick Center under Amanda Laumeyer’s leadership in the interim.” St. Patrick Center is a ministry of Catholic Charities of St. Louis.

Pro-life March on the Arch

Coalition Life is hosting the sixth annual pro-life March on the Arch on Saturday, April 29, in Downtown St. Louis to raise awareness about abortion legislation and show support for women experiencing unexpected pregnancies. The 1-mile march will begin at 11 a.m. in Aloe Plaza, across from Union Station, and continue down Market Street to the grounds of the Gateway Arch. Participants should register online at STLMarch.com.

Holy Hour for vocations

A Holy Hour for priestly and religious vocations will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the Monastery of St. Clare (Poor Clare nuns), 200 Marycrest Drive in south St. Louis County. The monastery is located off the 6000 block of Telegraph Road.

Run for Birthright

The annual Run for Life and Learning benefiting Birthright Counseling of St. Louis, will be held Saturday, June 3, at Tremayne Shelter in Sailboat Cove of Creve Coeur Park. This event is for the entire family, with a chip-timed 6K run/walk around Creve Coeur Lake, a 1-mile fun walk/run, and a quarter-mile youth run with Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals for children 12 and younger.

Birthright Counseling is a nonprofit agency that provides help to any woman facing an untimely pregnancy. Since 1971, Birthright’s trained volunteers and professional staff have provided support to more than 200,000 women in the St. Louis area who need someone to listen. Services are confidential and free, including pregnancy tests, professional counseling, practical assistance and postpartum support. To register or donate, visit runsignup.com/ run4lifeandlearning.