Anyone can give to any fund in any amount at any time or make an unrestricted gift to the Foundation. An unrestricted gift provides general support for the current needs of the Foundation to continue its work for the Church in northwest Pennsylvania.
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Advance The Mission Endowment for the Catholic Foundation
Supports the needs of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania in carrying out its mission to inspire donors and strengthen Catholic ministries for future generations.
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Anonymous Endowment for Saint Francis Xavier Parish
Supporting Saint Francis Xavier Church (McKean).
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Bill and Joy Steger Family Endowment
Supports funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Foundation board of directors.
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Bishop Donald W. Trautman 'Feed My Sheep" Endowment
Supports youth and persons suffering from spiritual and material poverty.
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Bishop Lawrence T. Persico Endowment for Pastoral Ministry
Supports funding for clergy as well as lay men and women interested in enhancing pastoral skills.
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Blessed Sacrament Parish Charitable Endowment
To provide support for the poor through programming provided by Blessed Sacrament Parish (Erie, PA) food pantry.
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Burton-Horstman Family Endowment in Memory of G. David Burton
Supports the Catholic Foundation mission for the purpose of clergy health and welfare.
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Calvary Cemetery Endowment (Saint Francis of Assisi, Clearfield)
Supports the perpetual care of Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
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Captain Clare Baldauf Endowment for Catholic Charities Emerging Needs
Supports emerging and unmet needs of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, Inc.
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Catholic Charities Legacy Endowment
Supports the operational needs of affiliates and agencies within the Catholic Charities network with focus specific to staff and programs who provide direct services to the poor or persons in need, as determined by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, Inc. board of directors.
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Catholic Social Ministry Endowment
The Catholic Social Ministry Endowment is a field of interest endowment which funds grants awarded by the Foundation annually. The Foundation seeks to award grants in this area in support of projects and ministries that embrace and align with Catholic Social Teaching and are answering the Gospel call to respond to needs within the community. Donations in any amount designated for the Catholic Social Ministry Endowment increase the Foundation's capacity to award grants in this area.
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Christo Servire Endowment
To support Shenango Valley Catholic School System curriculum, faculty development, student scholarships and tuition assistance programs, and arts and athletic programs.
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Clergy Health and Welfare Endowment
The Clergy Health & Welfare Endowment is a field of interest endowment which funds grants awarded to the Diocese of Erie annually in support of the needs of aging clergy. Donations in any amount designated for the Clergy Health & Welfare Endowment are gratefully received and will positively impact these faithful servants of the Diocese of Erie in perpetuity.
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Crowley Family Endowment for Saint Raphael Cemetery
Supports the perpetual care and upkeep of Saint Raphael Cemetery in Eldred, PA.
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Dammeyer Family Endowment
Provides tuition assistance annually to students with financial need attending either Saint George Catholic School (Erie, PA) or Mercyhurst Preparatory School (Erie, PA).
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David J. Murphy Endowment
Supports Saint Mark Catholic Center facility and technology needs.
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Dawn and Dan Schaaf Family Endowment
Supports active and retired clergy health and welfare needs.
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Dean and Lisa Huya Family Endowment
To support youth faith formation at Holy Redeemer Parish (Warren, PA) and the betterment of the parish through evangelization.
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Dennis G. Deiner Charitable Endowment
Funding for Maria House Project operations.
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Dr. Howard R. Ferguson, Jr. Scholarship Endowment (Saint Joseph, Warren)
Supports tuition assistance to the students attending Saint Joseph Catholic School located in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Education Endowment
The Education Endowment is a field of interest endowment which funds Education Grants awarded by the Foundation through two competitive grant cycles per year. Grants are awarded in support of religious education and faith formation, Diocesan-wide Catholic school scholarship and tuition assistance programs, lay ministry training and worship formation, and technology for education.
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Eisert Family Scholarship Endowment
Supports tuition assistance to Saint George School students from families of need who belong to Saint George Parish. Saint George School is part of the Erie Catholic School System.
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Erie Catholic School System Endowment
Supports Erie Catholic School System's mission to maximize every child's academic and spiritual potential through engaging learning experiences and the Gospel values of Jesus Christ in a welcoming and safe environment.
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Erie Catholic School System Endowment for Teachers
To fund initiatives that help to hire, reward, and retain professional teachers within Erie Catholic School System in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Erie Diocesan Cursillo Movement Endowment
Supports the functioning and advancement of the Erie Diocesan Cursillo Movement.
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Evergreen Endowment (Saint Boniface, Kersey)
Supports Saint Boniface Parish (Kersey) for upkeep, maintenance, and repairs of its church(es), rectory, and property(ies).
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Excellence Scholarship Endowment (Saint Boniface, Kersey)
Provides a post-secondary scholarship(s) to a Saint Boniface Parish (Kersey, PA) parishioner(s).
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Faith Formation Endowment
The Faith Formation Endowment is a field of interest endowment which funds grants awarded by the Foundation through one competitive grant cycle per year. Grants are awarded in support of life-long faith formation projects and activities, welcoming absentee and/or non-Catholics into the Church, promoting faith formation through technology, and providing spiritual support to families, singles, youth and young adults.
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Farrell Christopher Home Corporation Endowment
Supports Kennedy Catholic High School scholarships, Prince of Peace Center, clergy health and welfare, and retirement for religious.
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Fox and Cenedella Endowment
Supports the historic restoration and preservation of Saint Patrick (Franklin) church, tuition assistance for Saint Patrick School students, and Cendella Hall.
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Gannon University Endowment
To support and enhance the Catholic intellectual traditions at Gannon University – at the Erie, Pennsylvania and Ruskin, Florida campuses.
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Holy Cross Parish Endowment
Supports pastoral outreach and future ministries at Holy Cross Parish.
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Holy Redeemer Parish Endowment
Supports the general needs of Holy Redeemer Parish with priority given to faith formation and music ministries, but not to the exclusion of other parish needs as determined by the pastor and parish finance council.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Education Endowment
Supports Catholic education in diocesan Catholic schools. In 2008, Barbara Behan established the Immaculate Heart of Mary Education Endowment. With deep faith and gratitude to God, Barbara wanted to support and grow Catholic educational environments of rich faith and academic rigor. Because of decisions she made during her lifetime, Barbara is making a perpetual impact on Catholic education.
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Irish Settlement Endowment
Supports the upkeep of Saint Mary Church in Sartwell, Pennsylvania.
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James E. and Bonnie A. Sullivan Endowment
Supports the perpetual care and upkeep of Saint Raphael Cemetery in Eldred, Pennsylvania.
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James L. and Mary Fabrizio McCarthy Endowment for Saint Patrick Church
Supports capital improvements and restoration of Saint Patrick church in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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James “J.E.” O’Mara Memorial Endowment
Supports Saint Bernard Church, Bradford, and the greatest needs as determined by the Catholic Foundation board of directors.
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Joe Haas and Joe McCallion Building and Grounds Endowment (Camp Notre Dame)
Supports the long-term needs of Camp Notre Dame grounds and facilities.
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John and Barbara Jacquel Endowment for Our Lady of Mercy Church
Supports parish religious education, parish small Christian communities, RCIA adult initiation, and parish capital needs.
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John and Cathryn Zawacki Charitable Endowment
Funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Board of Directors.
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John and Yvonne Enders Charitable Endowment
For capital repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the Saint Philip Church (Crossingville) building located at 25797 State Highway 98, Edinboro, PA 16412.
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John E. and Rose M. DeMarco Endowment for Catholic Charities
Supports funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Charities Board of Directors.
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John E. and Rose M. DeMarco Endowment for the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania
Supports funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors.
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L'Arche Erie Endowment in Memory of Donna Faye Carr and Sister Barbara Ann Karsznia, OSB
Supports L'Arche Erie to meet the expenses of core members at the time of death and to provide financial scholarships annually for L'Arche Erie direct care home assistants and L'Arche Erie core members to attend and participate in regional, national, or international retreats, meetings, gatherings, and training sessions.
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Lawrence and Janet Bindseil Scholarship Endowment
To provide scholarships to academically deserving Our Lady of Peace School students with financial need in 6th through 8th grades whose families are registered members of Our Lady of Peace Parish. Preference given to students who have siblings currently attending Our Lady of Peace School. Our Lady of Peace School is part of the Erie Catholic School System.
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Malue Family Endowment for Our Lady of Peace Parish
Supports Our Lady of Peace Parish (Erie, PA) operations.
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Maria House Project Monsignor James Peterson Endowment
Supporting Maria House Project to continue the ministry founded by Monsignor James Peterson for the purpose of providing a safe and therapeutic environment for men healing from the negative effects of drug and alcohol addiction, gambling, incarceration, homelessness, and/or mental and emotional illness.
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Mary Fabrizio McCarthy Education Endowment
Supports tuition assistance to students of need in grades one through eight in parochial schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie.
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Mercyhurst Preparatory School Endowment
Supports funding financial aid for families for whom a Catholic Mercy education is desired but not fully within their means, as well as for the general health and operations of Mercyhurst Preparatory School (Erie, PA).
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Michael C. McCloskey Memorial Endowment
Supports the continuing needs of music ministry to include education opportunities for music ministers. Grants from this endowment are awarded through the Catholic Foundation's competitive grant process.
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Monsignor Edward J. Zeitler Endowment
Supports lay ministry training and programming, with a preference for music ministry, at Notre Dame Parish (Sharon), Beloved Disciple Parish (Grove City), and Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Parish (Conneaut Lake).
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Monsignor John B. Hagerty Scholarship Endowment for Kennedy Catholic High School
Supports scholarships at Kennedy Catholic High School for students in financial need.
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Monsignor Lawrence T. Speice Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Camp Notre Dame)
Supports scholarships for deserving youth to attend Camp Notre Dame.
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Monsignor Robert Malene Endowment
Supports clergy health and welfare, Church of the Good Shepherd operations, and Venango Catholic High School.
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Monsignor Salvatore Mitchell Education Endowment
Supports scholarships for tuition assistance to students at Kennedy Catholic High School with priority given to the youth of Church of the Good Shepherd.
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Mosco Family Endowment
Funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors.
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Our Lady of Peace Parish Endowment
Supports Our Lady of Peace Parish operations, maintenance, and repairs of its church and rectory at the discretion of the pastor in conjunction with the parish finance council.
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Our Lady of the Lake Parish Endowment
Supports the continuing ministry of Our Lady of the Lake Parish (Edinboro).
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Paul F. Speice Program Endowment (Camp Notre Dame)
Supports Camp Notre Dame programming and staff development.
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Reverend J. Thomas Dugan Memorial Endowment
Supports the Catholic Foundation mission for the purpose of clergy health and welfare.
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Reverend Joseph C. Gregorek Endowment for Catholic Charities
Supports Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, Inc.: Funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, Inc. Board of Directors
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Reverend Joseph C. Gregorek Endowment for the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania
Supports Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania: Funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors.
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Reverend Leo J. Gallina Endowment for Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Church
Supports the ongoing expenses of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Church (Bradford).
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Reverend Leo J. Gallina Endowment for Saint Boniface Church
Supports the ongoing expenses of Saint Boniface Church (Erie).
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Reverend Monsignor David A. Rubino Endowment for the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania
Funding for urgent needs as determined by the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors.
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Richard McCormick Family Endowment
To benefit Saint Peter Cathedral Parish (Erie, PA) for needs determined by the pastor.
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Rita M. Bevevino Endowment for Saint Joseph School
To benefit Saint Joseph School (Warren, PA) for needs as determined by the school principal.
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Robert and Pauline Osmer Endowment
Supports Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie; greatest needs as determined by the Catholic Charities Board of Directors.
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Robert M. Gallivan Charitable Endowment
Supports outreach services to the poor through Catholic Charities with a preference for programming provided at Saint Martin Center (Erie) and Prince of Peace Center (Farrell).
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Sacred Heart Church Education Endowment
Supports Catholic education for the children/young of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
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Sacred Heart Parish Exterior Beautification Endowment
Supports the external landscaping and statuary for the purpose of improving the grounds, plantings, and lawn work.
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Saint Anthony-Saint Bernadette Endowment
Supports general parish needs, especially those of Saint Bernadette Mission.
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Saint Brigid Church Education Endowment
Supports educational assistance, scholarships, and school support.
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Saint Callistus Cemetery Endowment
Supports the upkeep of Saint Callistus Cemetery.
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Saint Callistus Church Endowment
Supports Saint Callistus Church upkeep, maintenance, and repairs at the discretion of the pastor of Saint Callistus in conjunction with parish Finance Council.
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Saint Callistus Church Organ Endowment
Supports tuning and maintaining the church organ and, if needed, updating the organ.
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Education Endowment
Supports the operations of Seton Catholic School (Meadville).
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Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Endowment
Supports the general health and operating expenses of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Clearfield.
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Saint Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Endowment
Supports tuition assistance for students of Saint Francis of Assisi School, Clearfield.
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Saint Francis Xavier Church Endowment
Supports Saint Francis Xavier Parish (McKean) operations.
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Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus Parish Endowment
Supports capital improvements and repairs to Saint Gregory church, school, and rectory, church and school operating expenses, church ministries, catholic education, and any and all other necessary and prudent expenses of Saint Gregory parish.
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Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus School Endowment
Supports capital improvements and repairs to Saint Gregory school, school operating expenses, and any and all other necessary and prudent expenses of Saint Gregory School.
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Saint Jude the Apostle Parish Endowment
Supports the general health and operating expenses of Saint Jude the Apostle Parish and church.
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Saint Mark Church (Emporium) Endowment
Supports the health and operations of Saint Mark Church (Emporium).
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Saint Martin Center Endowment
To fund Saint Martin Center mission objectives.
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Saint Michael Church (DuBois) Endowment
Supports Saint Michael Church (DuBois) upkeep, maintenance, and repairs.
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Saint Patrick Church (Erie) Endowment
Supports the maintenance and upkeep of Saint Patrick Church (Erie).
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Saint Patrick Parish (Franklin) Endowment
Supports Saint Patrick Parish in Franklin, Pennsylvania, upkeep, maintenance, and repairs of its church, school, rectory, and property.
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Saint Peter Cathedral Capital Endowment
Supports capital improvements to Saint Peter Cathedral church and rectory.
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Saint Peter Cathedral Education Endowment
Supports educational scholarships to children of Saint Peter Cathedral parishioners to attend Catholic elementary school, Catholic middle school, or Catholic high school.
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Saint Peter Cathedral Operating Expense Endowment
Supports the operating expenses of Saint Peter Cathedral church and rectory.
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Saint Thomas More Club “Fr. Pete” Endowment
Supports Maria House Project for the ongoing health of the organization’s operations.
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Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Supports post-secondary education scholarships to qualified candidates.
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Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish Ministry Education Grant Endowment
Supports funding for ministry education for clergy or lay ministers from Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish with the goal that the opportunity presented will enhance the ministry.
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Saint Venantius Church Endowment
Supports the general health and operating expenses of Saint Venantius Church.
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Sister Benita Repasky Endowment (Prince of Peace Center)
Supports financial stability for Prince of Peace Center.
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Sister Denise Mosier Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Supports educational scholarships for members of Saint Callistus Parish in good academic standing.
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St. Patrick's Haven Shelter for Homeless Men Endowment
To support the needs of St. Patrick’s Haven, Inc. (Erie, PA) shelter for homeless men in carrying out its mission, including operations, capital improvements and repairs, and any other expense.
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Stark Family Endowment
Supports clergy health and welfare to provide assistance to priests and nuns in the diocese, whether they are retired or not.
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie Capital Endowment
Supports capital expenditures associated with the ongoing maintenance and improvement of properties owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, specifically including, but not limited to, St. Mark Catholic Center; the Bishop’s Residence, currently located at 205 West 9th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania, or any future building which constitutes the Bishop’s Residence; and the Bishop Michael J. Murphy Residence for Retired Priests.
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie Endowment for Child Protection Services
To provide assistance, especially therapeutic assistance, to victims of sexual abuse as provided through the Diocese of Erie, and to support diocesan sponsored or sanctioned offices and programs that promote child protection and safe environments for youth.
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Thomas J. and Mary H. Loftus Charitable Endowment
Supports agencies in the Catholic Charities network within the Diocese of Erie that serve the indigent for the following purposes: funding the availability of skilled staff and programs to assist the poor with life skills that help them gain dignity and success as contributing members of society; also providing material assistance (particularly on an emergency need basis) to the indigent.
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Toohey Family Endowment
Supports the corporal works of mercy of the Diocese of Erie through its Catholic Charities.
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Venango Catholic High School Endowment
Supports Venango Catholic High School in the development of high quality academic programs provided in an environment which emphasizes the Catholic faith and seeks to develop the characteristics of leadership and service in Venango Catholic High School students.
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Venango Region Catholic School Endowment
To provide education scholarships and tuition assistance to students of Saint Patrick School (Franklin, PA), Saint Stephen School (Oil City, PA), and Venango Catholic High School (Oil City, PA) as identified by the Venango Region Catholic School president and reported to the Board of Directors.
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