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World Mission Sunday: A Call to Be Missionaries of Hope

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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.

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

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On October 3, 2025, Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay stood before a crowd of community members, volunteers, and future homeowners to bless the site of Habitat Homestead, a transformative new development by Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity. The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay 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.

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

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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.

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Empowering Missionary Disciples: How Catholic Foundation Grant Fuels Biking for Babies’ Pro-Life Mission

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Thanks to a generous Monica Meyer Respect Life Grant from the Catholic Foundation, Biking for Babies continues to empower young adults to become missionary disciples and support pro-life and anti-abortion efforts. This support enabled the creation and distribution of Life Guides—essential formation materials—for all 92 missionaries participating in the 2025 National Ride.

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Catholic Foundation Grant Helps More Kids Discover Jesus at Holy Rosary Catholic School

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In the last three years, Holy Rosary Catholic School in Kewaunee has seen a greater need for tuition assistance, so more children can have the opportunity to have an education with Jesus at the center. Thanks to a Catholic Foundation Advancing the Mission Lifelong Catechesis Endowment grant, Holy Rosary could provide tuition assistance for more students.

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Camp Tekakwitha Adoration Helped Deacon Nathan Say “Yes” to Priesthood

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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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