For all who have been affected by the war in Gaza, we pray for peace and healing. At the request of the USCCB, Bishop Ricken is asking all parishes in our Diocese to have a voluntary special collection to support the work being done by the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to aid the innocent victims of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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The Raising Vocations Collection supports ministries that help young people discover Jesus and accompany them on their vocation journey. The Raising Vocations Collection kicks off on August 2-3, 2025. Individuals and families will be receiving a letter from Bishop Ricken asking for their support of the 2025 Raising Vocations Collection.
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Deacon Nathan Budde knew from a young age God called him to the priesthood. However, as high school started, the willingness to be open to the call faded. Deacon Budde’s youth minister at St. Mary Parish in Ledgeview invited him to a leadership retreat at Camp Tekakwitha. Little did he know his life would be changed.
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Garrett sprinted through the forest. Sounds of kids laughing and footsteps flying throughout the woods echoed around him. When Garrett signed up to be a Camp Tekakwitha Missionary, he never imagined he’d be dressed as Bigfoot and waiting for the campers to find him. Yet, all Garrett could feel was incredible joy.
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Make A Will Month is August, and many people will reflect on how they can share their gifts to serve the Church. The Catholic Foundation partners with families and individuals as they leave a legacy. Through these legacies, families uplift the work of parishes and the Diocese to help more people encounter Jesus and support the Church for years.
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Her parents always talked about how God was always there, watching over all His children. But she didn’t feel God anywhere. Since Grandpa had passed away, she stopped praying out loud. It was too painful a reminder he was gone. Ariana’s parents encouraged her to give Steubenville a try. Ariana finally agreed. Little did she know that decision would change her entire life.
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“My time at SEEK was the start of something new, and if I had not gone to experience it, my prayer life and willingness to serve the Lord would not exist like it does now. Because of SEEK and my participation in Catholic campus ministry at UWGB, I know my life belongs to God,” shared Mark, a senior at UWGB and member of Phoenix Catholic.
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Gracias a su donación a la Colección Levantamiento de Vocaciones, los jóvenes como Ariana pueden asistir a las Conferencias Juveniles de Steubenville, para adorar a Jesús en Adoración, encontrarlo en la Eucaristía y crecer en la fe junto a sus compañeros. Esta oportunidad expone a los estudiantes de secundaria a una vocación que es posible para ellos.
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It is with deep sadness we say farewell to Mary Klass, an emeritus member of the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors. he Catholic Foundation is so grateful to Mary for her service, kindness, and wisdom she shared. It is thanks to faith-filled leaders like her that more people are discovering Jesus. Mary will be greatly missed. Please join the Catholic Foundation in praying for Mary and her family.
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As you have likely seen or heard, flooding has devastated parts of Texas. The Catholic Foundation keeps all those impacted by the flooding in our prayers.Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio is providing emergency supplies to those impacted. Please consider a gift to support their efforts as they serve and help our brothers and sisters during this difficult time.
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