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Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie

Our Lady of Peace Parish, 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

NCYC Trip Inspires Parish Youth

Grant Impact Story

NCYC Trip Inspires Parish Youth

Clint Badowski, Director of Youth Faith Formation for Saint Joseph/Bread of Life and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parishes in Erie, turned to the Catholic Foundation for financial support to offset some of the costs so youth from the parishes could attend the National Catholic Youth Conference.

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Respect Life Conference Educates and Engages Attendees

Grant Impact Story

Respect Life Conference Educates and Engages Attendees

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, Inc. hosted the Respect Life Conference with support from a grant from the Catholic Foundation.

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Faithful Parishioners Giving in Perpetuity

Donor Story

Faithful Parishioners Giving in Perpetuity

Dr. Stephen Cenedella established the Cenedella Family Endowment through the Catholic Foundation to benefit Saint Patrick Parish in Franklin, a community central to his family's life. The endowment ensures that the generosity they shared during their lifetime will continue blessing the parish for generations.

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Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Matt. 5:16

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Easter - A Joyful Season for those who are the "Light of Christ"

For those who exercise good stewardship of their Catholic faith, this April is the happiest, most joyful of months for it ushers in the great Easter season – a season of profound hope and joy.