Father Gift Pham: A Life of Courage, Service, and Faith

A Father's Gift

by J. D. Pham

4.2 out of 5

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Father Gift Pham, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., is a courageous and inspiring figure whose life and work exemplify the power of faith, service, and love.

Born in Vietnam in 1962, Father Pham grew up during the Vietnam War. He witnessed firsthand the horrors of war and the suffering of his people. After the war, he fled Vietnam with his family and spent several years in a refugee camp in Thailand. In 1980, he came to the United States and settled in the Washington, D.C. area.

Father Pham was ordained a priest in 1990. He has served as pastor of several parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and has also worked extensively with refugees, immigrants, the poor, the sick, and the homeless.

Father Pham is known for his tireless work on behalf of the poor and marginalized. He has founded several programs to help the homeless, including the Gift of Love Soup Kitchen and the Gift of Love Food Pantry. He has also worked extensively with refugees and immigrants, helping them to find housing, jobs, and other resources.

In addition to his work with the poor and marginalized, Father Pham is also a gifted spiritual director and retreat leader. He has helped countless people to grow in their faith and to find deeper meaning in their lives.

Father Pham is a shining example of the power of faith, service, and love. He is a true inspiration to all who know him, and his work has made a real difference in the lives of countless people.

Awards and Recognition

Father Pham has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work, including:

• The Presidential Citizens Medal (2016)
• The Spirit of Service Award from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2015)
• The Caritas Award from Catholic Charities USA (2014)
• The Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award from the Washington Interfaith Network (2013)
• The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.'s Saint John Paul II Award (2012)

Selected Bibliography

Father Pham is the author of several books, including:

• Gift of Love: A Memoir (2016)
• The Power of Faith: Stories of Hope and Healing (2014)
• The Servant Leader: A Guide to Serving Others with Humility and Compassion (2012)

Related Links

• Father Gift Pham's website
• Father Gift Pham's profile on the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.'s website
• Father Gift Pham's profile on Catholic Charities USA's website

Image: Father Gift Pham with Pope Francis (Source: Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.)

Alt: Father Gift Pham, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., meets with Pope Francis.

A Father's Gift

by J. D. Pham

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7581 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	177 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE