L. Scott Donahue
L. Scott Donahue | |
|---|---|
| Church | St. Robert Bellarmine |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Chicago |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 12, 1982 |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | President/CEO of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls |
Fr. Louis Scott Donahue (/skɑt_ˈdɑnəhˌju/; commonly known as Father Scott) is an American priest who is the president and CEO of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, a Chicago-based childcare and residential home for children within the Archdiocese of Chicago.[1] Donahue also serves as resident priest at St. Robert Bellarmine parish.
Life and education[edit]
Donahue holds bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Accounting; and a master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University. He also holds a master's degree in theology from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary and Applied Spirituality from the University of San Francisco.[2] He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from St. Xavier University.[3]
Donahue was ordained in May 1982 by Bishop Nevin William Hays.[4]
Work[edit]
Donahue is the president and CEO of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. He came to Mercy Home in 1990 and since then he has established The academy at Mercy Home, an in-house education program, while also helping expand the Community Care program (formerly AfterCare program), which provides lifelong resources and encouragement to Mercy Home's former residents.[5] He also led a US$10 million expansion of the facility that allowed it to increase the number of youths in its care by 40 percent.[6] In 2017, Donahue revealed that the archdiocese will work with Chicago's Youth Guidance to develop parish-based programs for youth that help them overcome obstacles and succeed in life.[7]
Donahue ministers at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Parish in Chicago, and is the principal celebrant of WGN-TV Channel 9’s Sunday Mass at Mercy Home.[8][9]
Donahue was inducted in the Irish American Hall of Fame in April 2019 in the religion category for his 37-year ministry as a Catholic priest and his work at Mercy Home.[10][11] He has authored a book entitled Years of Mercy.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ Jackson, Cheryl. "At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, happy to be working for a common cause". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni". www.saintviator.com.
- ^ Schmeltzer, Mark. "Why Mercy's Home's Trauma-Informed Care is So Effective". Better Chicago (magazine). Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ Administrator. "The Archdiocese of Chicago Parish Directory". Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Cliff, Katie. "Q+A with Father Scott Donahue, president of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls". Daily Whale. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ^ Ludwig, Howard. "Norm! George Wendt To Give Graduation Address At Saint Xavier". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on November 5, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Duriga, Joyce. "Cardinal Cupich announces new anti-violence initiatives, donates $250,000 for peace fund". Chicago Catholic. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ Office of Marketing and Communications. "Mercy Home CEO to Present Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Lecture". Elmhurst University. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ Vodvarka, Sophie. "Masses go digital with livestreamed services; find out how to join". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "Irish American Hall Fame | Irish in America | Chicago". Irish American Hall of Fame.
- ^ "The Good News". Chicago Catholic. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ Schmeltzer, Mark. "Why Mercy's Home's Trauma-Informed Care is So Effective". Better Chicago (magazine). Retrieved 16 August 2017.