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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

To Honor the Memory of Our Loved Ones

To Honor the Memory of Our Loved Ones

Bob Crowley and his wife, Barb, saw a growing need to support the perpetual care, upkeep, and maintenance of the grounds of the cemetery, so they decided to establish the Crowley Family Endowment for Saint Raphael Cemetery with the Catholic Foundation.

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Love and Zeal: Endowment carries the spirit of Sister Denise Mosier into the future

Love and Zeal: Endowment carries the spirit of Sister Denise Mosier into the future

There’s no doubt about it: Sister Denise Mosier, OSB, was an extraordinary spirit. Family and friends consistently use the words joy and love when describing her.

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Giving Back To Those Who Give So Much

Giving Back To Those Who Give So Much

Clergy members are the heartbeat of any Catholic community. Ask a Catholic friend about priests that inspired them, comforted them, and brought them joy over the years. The stories and memories flow freely.

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l to r: Tom Hoffman (Foundation board member) and Lisa Louis (Executive Director) present grant check to Erie Catholic School System representatives Nicole Reitzell (Vice President of Advancement) and John Blakeslee (Board Member)

RECENT NEWS & UPDATES

Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Announces 2024 Spring Grant Awards Totaling $71,365

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that 22 grants totaling $71,365 were awarded to support 20 projects during our 2024 spring grant cycle. These grants will support a wide range of projects and needs and will have impact throughout the thirteen counties of the Diocese of Erie.