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As you have likely seen or heard, Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The Catholic Foundation keeps all those impacted by Hurricane Helene in our prayers. Please consider a gift to the following organization. Click the button below to learn more.

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.

“Leading a life of stewardship encourages one to return a grateful share of all they have to God in recognition of His many blessings.” It is with deep sadness we say farewell to Gerry Miller, an emeritus  member of the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors.  Gerry and his wife Lynn spent a lifetime committed to

“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” – St. Gianna Molla Moment by moment, we see the abundant blessings God has given us. Our children discover Jesus in our Catholic schools and faith formation programs.

As you have likely seen or heard, Hurricane Beryl devastated parts of Latin America and Texas. The Catholic Foundation keeps all those impacted by Hurricane Beryl in our prayers. The following organizations are providing hurricane relief.  Please consider a gift to these organizations to support their efforts as they serve and help our brothers and sisters during this difficult time.

Happy 4th of July from the Catholic Foundation!  In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. We will re-open on Monday, July 8.  God bless!

Through the Raising Vocations Collection, we invest in ministries that encourage young men and women to say “Yes” to God’s invitation to the priesthood or religious life.  The first year of this collection has been a great success thanks to your abundant generosity.

This collection on March 29, 2024, supports the Franciscan ministry work offered to the sacred shrines and parishes in the Holy Land. It also provides for the formation and education in communities and schools, and it supports the basic needs of our brothers and sisters during their current hardships. In this year’s Lenten Season, we humbly ask for your prayers for the Holy Father’s Collection.

On the morning of Saturday, December 31, we learned Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had been called to eternal life.  Together, we give thanks to God for the life and ministry of Pope Benedict XVI and pray for the repose of his soul. Bishop David L. Ricken shared the following: “He spoke and wrote with great

And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” – Luke 2:13-14. Let us celebrate with joy the coming of the Prince of Peace and Savior of the World! May the closeness of Emmanuel fill us all with love, humility and tenderness.