The Saint Luke Institute Board of Directors, together with the 2025 Annual Benefit Honorary and Planning Committees are pleased to announce this year’s fundraising event will take place Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The event will again be hosted by Christophe Cardinal Pierre at the Apostolic Nunicature of the Holy See in Washington, DC. The largest supporting event for SLI, this year marks the 28th Annual Benefit, which is held annually on or around the liturgical feast of the patron of SLI, St. Luke the Evangelist. It is also fittingly near October’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the National Catholic Novena for Mental Health sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
During this year’s event, SLI will honor one of its own – Monsignor William English, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington since 1969, and a 10-year member of the SLI Spiritual Integration team. As a member of that team, Msgr. English has supported clergy, and women and men religious, in our long and short-term treatment programs which offer integrated spiritual care, helping those who are in mental health recovery and growth incorporate prayer and a Catholic spiritual perspective on their healing to enable spiritual, as well as mental renewal. At the Annual Benefit, Msgr. English will be recognized for his contributions to the mission and work of SLI by receiving the Saint Luke Award, presented by the SLI Board of Directors to someone whose professional life or charitable works embody the ideals of the Institute: the rebuilding of the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual life of those in need. In undertaking these tasks, the honoree is motivated by the Gospel ideals of compassion, charity and a belief that all persons are brothers and sisters in Christ.
In addition to his service at SLI, Msgr. English has spent a lifetime devoted to faith, community, and the service of others. Loved and admired by countless parishioners, friends, and fellow clergy across the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., his remarkable journey is one of untiring dedication and continuous compassion. People who know him recognize his deep spirituality. His faith is grounded in God’s love through Jesus Christ, which motivates and informs his vocation. All who meet him know through his ministry how God loves and treasures them. As a reconciler, he is always helping people resolve conflicts without taking sides, always non-judgmental, and deeply humble.
All are welcome to join SLI in support of this event as the organization celebrates nearly fifty years of fostering healthy ministers for a vibrant Church. Learn more about sponsorship, future ticket sales, and other ways to support the Annual Benefit, as well as more photos of Msgr. English and his biography.