Archdiocesan employee honored for living out Franciscan spirituality
Longtime archdiocesan Catholic Social Services (CSS) employee Kevin Barr embraces CSS client Karen in this undated photograph. Barr was recently named the 2021 recipient of the “Spirit of St. Francis and Clare of Assisi” award from his alma mater, Neumann University. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Barr)
By Gina Christian • Posted April 5, 2021
An archdiocesan employee has been recognized by a local university for his commitment to those affected by poverty, homelessness and intellectual disabilities.
Kevin Barr of Catholic Social Services (CSS) recently received the “Spirit of St. Francis and Clare of Assisi Award” from Neumann University. The honor is annually bestowed on a graduate who lives out Catholic, Franciscan values by promoting human dignity, intercultural understanding, peacemaking or care for the environment.