Read about our donors and the impact they are having on our community.
A Lasting Legacy
John and Barbara Jacquel Endowment for Our Lady of Mercy Church
A bequest from John and Barbara Jacquel to Our Lady of Mercy Church in Harborcreek was used to create an endowment that benefits the parish ministries they were passionate about.
Giving Back at Retirement
David J. Murphy Endowment
For over 40 years, David Murphy has been an integral part of the Diocese of Erie, where he’s handled financial resources and other business affairs across the 13 counties. Shortly after his retirement, David established an endowment to show his confidence in the diocese and the Catholic Foundation.
Planning for the Future
Holy Cross Parish Endowment
Visionary parishioner creates endowment to help fund pastoral outreach and future ministries at Holy Cross Parish in Fairview.
Transforming Lives One Breath at a Time
Saint Thomas More Club “Fr. Pete” Endowment
The Saint Thomas More Club “Fr. Pete” Endowment was set up by former Saint Thomas More Club members to provide for the mission of Maria House Project.
To Honor and Serve
Sister Benita Repasky Endowment (Prince of Peace Center)
Sister Benita Repasky, late in her religious life, felt she had a calling to minister to the poor in the Shenango Valley. More than 35 years later, the Prince of Peace Center in Farrell that she founded has grown tremendously. In 2018 the Board of Directors at Prince of Peace Center created an endowment in her name.
Loftus Endowment Funds Future Needs
Thomas J. and Mary H. Loftus Charitable Endowment
Tom and Chris Loftus wanted to do something meaningful to help ease the challenges faced by their community's indigent population. "Money invested where Catholic principles are going to be applied," was meaningful to them. The endowment they established in the Catholic Foundation will provide resources in perpetuity to the work of Catholic Charities.