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Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season on February 18, 2026, and with it comes many opportunities to grow our faith. Through Lenten observations, there is a recurring theme for this holy, reflective season: we give. With great love, we can give to others.  That is our mission for Lent. Together, we can follow Christ’s example and share our love with thousands throughout northeastern Wisconsin. 

It is with a heavy heart the Catholic Foundation shares the news of the passing of Bishop Robert J. Banks on January 25, 2026. Bishop Banks was 97 years old at his passing from this life and served as our diocesan Bishop from December 5th of 1990 until October 10th of 2003. His motto was, “Blessed be God forever.”

The 2026 Bishop’s Appeal kicks off February 7-8 in all parishes throughout the Diocese of Green Bay. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2026 Bishop’s Appeal. Even in the darkest of days, we can always find a glimmer of hope in Jesus. Your gifts have helped so many essential diocesan ministries be the hands and feet of Jesus. You are making the world a brighter place every single day. Thank you!

Meet Cheyenne and Austin: a couple impacted by your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal. Because of your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal, the diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life provides resources and support for parishes as they walk with engaged couples on their marriage-preparation journey.  These resources have inspired hundreds of couples in our Diocese, including Austin and Cheyenne, to place their faith at the center of their relationship.

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.

“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.

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.

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!

Today, thanks to a Monica Meyer Respect Life Grant from the Catholic Foundation, Trinity House is expanding its mission to serve more women like Hannah. The grant supports Vida’s commitment to providing comprehensive, Christ-centered care for pregnant women and new mothers facing homelessness or housing instability.

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, ushering in sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code. As the philanthropic landscape shifts, the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay, Inc. remains committed to helping donors navigate these changes while continuing to support the Catholic ministries and missions that matter most.