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“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

John 14:6

“Our young people need someone to look up to and see an example on how to become a saint for their generation.  Thanks to this Catholic Foundation grant, the school and religious education students see how they can encounter Jesus through the Eucharist and how they can become the disciples they are meant to be.”

Fr. Michael Warden, Pastor at St. Mary’s Catholic School and Parish in Greenville

“Serving on the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors has been my most rewarding volunteer experience. I have been truly honored to serve as Board President. During my nine years, we have been able to support the incredible work done by the Church and helped many people in need thanks to the generosity of many families throughout
our Diocese.”

Lee Kummer, Emeritus President, Catholic Foundation Board of Directors

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Building Hope: Bishop Ricken Blesses Habitat Homestead and Honors Catholic Foundation’s Legacy in Affordable Housing

On October 3, 2025, Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay blessed the site of Habitat Homestead, a transformative new development by Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity. The Catholic Foundation was honored during the event for its two-decade partnership with Habitat for Humanity, made possible through the Affordable Housing Institute, an initiative established by the Darlene and Donald J. Long, Sr. family.

World Mission Sunday: A Call to Be Missionaries of Hope

Sunday, October 19, 2025, marks World Mission Sunday, a day when Catholics across the globe unite in prayer and generosity to support the Church’s missionary work. In a historic first, Pope Leo XIV, a former missionary bishop in Peru, has recorded a heartfelt video message in English and Spanish, urging every Catholic parish to participate in World Mission Sunday. The Catholic Foundation invites you to join us in this global celebration.

20 Years of Shelter & Hope: A Legacy for the Future

This year, as St. John’s celebrates 20 seasons of shelter, the milestone brings both gratitude for what’s been accomplished and hope for what’s ahead. That’s why the St. John’s Homeless Shelter Endowment, held at the Catholic Foundation, is so important. It provides ongoing resources for daily operations, long-term maintenance, and the continuation of programs that restore dignity.

Grant Applications Now Open!

The Catholic Foundation will be accepting grant applications from October 1 to December 1, 2024. Each year, grants from designated funds and endowments are awarded to help meet the needs of our Catholic communities. The Catholic Foundation awards grants from the Advancing the Mission Endowments in Evangelization, Leadership Development, and Lifelong Catechesis, as well as from the Monica Meyer Respect Life Endowment.
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