Josh Diedrich

One of the Catholic Foundation’s oldest funds shares the love of Jesus with our young people, inspiring them to grow their God-given talents in the Christmas season and beyond. Thanks to those who left a legacy to support fine arts programs, so many students have been able to share Jesus through song, dance and more. What a beautiful reminder to keep the joy of our Savior’s birth alive in our hearts all year long!

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.

Read our Q&A with Bishop Ricken on How the Bishop’s Appeal is Bringing Hope to the World, with Executive Director, Josh Diedrich. Our world needs hope more than ever, and it is up to us to follow Jesus’ call and love our neighbor. Join us in sharing the hope of Jesus with everyone throughout northeastern Wisconsin!

Think back to when you discovered Jesus.  Often it is our loving parents who first introduce us to our Lord.  For many young people, a deeper discovery of Christ happens through faith formation educators.  In faith formation programs across the Diocese of Green Bay, children are learning about Jesus.  These programs help form the next generation in our Catholic faith.

Jesus calls us one by one to help people discover Him.  Through the one by One campaign, our goal is to raise $70 million to fund initiatives to support our parishes and Diocesan ministries. This capital campaign will help strengthen our parishes, grow vocations, lead more people to discover Christ, and bring Jesus to those in need.