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Saint Peter Cathedral, Erie

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Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania

provides a permanent and secure funding stream to strengthen and grow the Church's mission and ministries in Northwest Pennsylvania. The Catholic Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) corporation and the only community foundation in northwest Pennsylvania guided by Catholic values and investment principles.

Impact Stories

Giving with Hope for the Next Generation

Giving with Hope for the Next Generation

Monsignor Siefer’s affinity for this parish community and the DuBois region grew exponentially during his 32-year tenure as pastor of Saint Catherine Parish, the longest serving pastor in the history of the parish. With a desire to support the future of the Catholic community he calls home, he established The Reverend Monsignor Richard R. Siefer Endowment to benefit faith formation and evangelization activities in DuBois.

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From the Heart

From the Heart

Reverend Leo Gallina established an endowment in 2012 for his childhood parish, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Bradford, PA, to help fund the ongoing expenses of the church.

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Admiration Sparks Gifts to Endowments

Admiration Sparks Gifts to Endowments

Admiration for Monsignor James "Fr. Pete" Peterson and Bishop Lawrence Persico inspire gifts to the endowments bearing their names and supporting causes important to them.

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2024 Donor Appreciation Event

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Celebrating Growth with Prayer and Fellowship

Catholic Foundation Legacy Society members were honored at a recent gathering of donors, board members, staff, and friends of the Foundation.