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The Catholic Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) organization established to serve the Catholic community here in northeastern Wisconsin. We partner with families and individuals to support the ministries of the diocese, their parish, and other nonprofit organizations. Learn more through this blog post!

Just like Jesus and His disciples, our Diocese is answering the call of Bringing Hope to the World. Parish faith formation programs and Catholic schools help our young people find hope in a friendship with Jesus. Catholic Charities counselors offer mental health, debt management, and family counseling, helping people hear Jesus’s words: “Do not be afraid.” This and even more is made possible in our parish and our diocese because of your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal.

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greenville is inspiring children to discover Jesus and hear God’s call.  Thanks to a Catholic Foundation grant, St. Mary’s was able to install a Blessed Carlo Acutis wall in their school.  This wall is impacting our young people and showing them how they can answer God’s call for their lives like Blessed Carlo Acutis.

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!

As wind-driven fires continue to move through Los Angeles County, residents who have been displaced will need continued support. Our partners, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, will continue to serve residents through the challenges that lie ahead. In addition to prayer, if you feel called to help monetarily, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles is currently accepting donations to help support people affected by the fires.

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 3-4, 2024. Thank you for supporting our young men and women. Your prayers and gifts are helping our youth encounter Jesus!

The Catholic Foundation is proud to support many incredible ministries throughout northeastern Wisconsin that help people answer God’s call.  One of the ministries that does this is Anchor of Hope TEC (Together Encountering Christ). Through the support of two Catholic Foundation grants, Anchor of Hope will be able to keep supporting young people on their walk with Christ. 

The one by One campaign is strengthening parishes throughout northeastern Wisconsin.  Because of parishioners supporting the one by One campaign, St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Parish was able to begin a large tuck-pointing project and plastering project. 

The Catholic Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) organization established to serve the Catholic community here in northeastern Wisconsin. We partner with families and individuals to support the ministries of the diocese, their parish, and other nonprofit organizations. Learn more through this Q&A by Josh Diedrich, Executive Director!