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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.

We are thrilled to share that Josh Diedrich, Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay, has been named the Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Northeast Wisconsin Chapter. Josh’s recognition by AFP is a testament to his dedication, integrity, and the deep impact of his work. We celebrate this honor and look forward to the continued growth of Catholic philanthropy under his leadership.

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.

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.