Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the Catholic Foundation!
In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. We will return to the office on Tuesday, January 20.
May God bless you and your families, and have a great weekend!
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Kyle and Karen didn’t just say, “I do.” They let God’s light lead them into a marriage built to shine. Your support of the Bishop’s Appeal allows these and even more newlyweds in northeastern Wisconsin to participate in diocesan marriage-enrichment retreats, so they can reflect the light of Christ. See how your gift supported their marriage.
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Thanks to your support of the Bishop’s Appeal, Jessica receives training and resources from diocesan staff that empower her to guide children and families in their faith. These formation days include Mass, workshops, prayer, and fellowship, giving leaders the tools they need to share Christ’s light.
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The Catholic Foundation is pleased to announce St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community has been awarded an Advancing the Mission Lifelong Catechesis Grant to support its growing Hispanic ministry. This grant will help the parish provide bilingual sacramental preparation resources, ensuring that all parishioners—regardless of language—can fully participate in the Church.
Pam’s world had unraveled. Her husband was gone. Cancer had left her physically and emotionally drained. The pandemic stole her sense of connection and took the lives of her two closest friends. Alone and overwhelmed, she faced not only sorrow, but also the terrifying reality of financial instability. In a moment of desperation, Pam reached out to Catholic Charities. Because of your support of the Bishop’s Appeal, more than 13,000 people—including Pam—have been served by Catholic Charities right here in northeastern Wisconsin.
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“New Year, new you.” You’ve probably heard this saying time and time again, and with it comes people trying all sorts of new experiences to transform themselves. You can make a positive change not only for this year, but also for years to come. Creating a plan for giving can transform the lives of families across northeastern Wisconsin.
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At Fr. Carr’s Place 2B, the mission is clear: no one should face hunger or hardship alone. To ensure this vital ministry continues. Fr. Carr’s Place 2B established a fund with the Catholic Foundation. Today, more than one million souls have been touched by its mission of compassion, rooted in the Gospel of Matthew: “Feed the hungry, care for the sick, and welcome the stranger.”
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Did you know you can support the mission of the Church and reduce your taxes at the same time? If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a charitable gift directly from your IRA to a qualified charity—such as your parish, Catholic school, the Bishop’s Appeal, diocesan ministries, or the Catholic Foundation—without paying federal income tax on the amount given. This gift, called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), is a simple and powerful way to live your faith and make an impact.
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By opening our hearts to one another, we also open our hearts to Jesus. One of the best ways to do this is by thinking of ways to give to others and help them experience the love of Christ.
The following 5 Catholic causes are ways you can support this Christmas season. By giving to these causes, you are helping people throughout our diocese and world. Thank you for considering sharing your gifts and love for others through these causes.
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So many children are discovering Jesus thanks to the Camp Tekakwitha Endowment, which supports the camp’s greatest needs—from scholarships and building improvements to year-round and summer programming. This endowment ensures that no child is turned away due to financial hardship and that the camp continues to thrive as a place of spiritual growth, community, and joy.
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