Catholic Charities USA Veteran's Day Message

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Nov 11, 2010, 08:50 ET

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rev. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, issued the following statement today in honor of Veteran's Day:

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"As we reflect in prayer this Veteran's Day, let us honor and remember all those who serve or have served in our military. We owe our gratitude to the men and women in the military who promote peace and justice and protect all God's people across the world. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives, and we pray for the continued safety of all our military personnel."

Catholic Charities USA, which celebrates its Centennial this year, is the national office for local Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. Each year, local Catholic Charities provide help and create hope for over 9 million people regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Nearly one-fourth of local agencies provide services and support for veterans and military families, including housing, job training, addiction support and counseling.

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Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 9 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For almost 300 years, Catholic Charities agencies have worked to reduce poverty by providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from health care and job training to food and housing. In 2010, Catholic Charities USA celebrates its centennial anniversary.

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