Word: macchiarola
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...make matters worse, Frank Macchiarola, who became Covenant House's acting president after Ritter was suspended by his religious order while it investigated the allegations of sexual misconduct, also quit. One explanation for his departure was that Ritter urged the board of directors to seek a nun or priest as his permanent replacement and appoint his longtime deputy James Harnett, a layman, as interim head. With the group's credibility compromised, the loan revelations may endanger its fund-raising ability -- and its ministry to the young...
Even before the suspension, Covenant House's board of directors was searching for someone to replace Ritter when he retires. Board member Frank Macchiarola, 48, a former New York City school chancellor known for his ability to salvage troubled youths, was named interim president -- with Ritter's blessing, he says. In December, Covenant House took in $3 million less than the $15 million it expected, but contributions are recovering. Said chief operating officer Jim Harnett: "I don't know what the impact of the new allegations will be, but for the moment we have put all expansion plans on hold...
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