Story, photos by Barbara McCormick
PALM BEACH – Diane Simowitz received an elegant Waterford crystal cross and hearty congratulations at the Annual Bishop’s Reception, hosted recently by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach at Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach.
Simowitz, born in Bronx, N.Y. and educated in Catholic schools is immediate past president of Catholic Charities Board of Directors. She said she learned very early the importance of donating to the church.
More than 160 guests attended the event, chaired by Frank Maurno, honorary chairman, Catholic Charities Board of Directors, and his wife Suzanne. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito thanked Diane for her outstanding generosity and faith-filled support of the Catholic Church. “I’m so pleased to be honored at this beautiful reception,” she remarked.
The evening menu included cocktails and passed appetizers, a buffet of 4 delicious hot entrees and a decadent dessert table with silver service of hot beverages. Musical entertainment was performed by Evan Ferrar, pianist, together with Joseph Adkins, violinist.
Proceeds benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities.
For more information about Catholic Charities of the Palm Beaches visit:
www.diocesepb.org/charities