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Impact Stories

Read about our donors and the impact they are having on our community.

Learning Current Trends and Best Practices for Ministry

Learning Current Trends and Best Practices for Ministry

Education Endowment

Because of an education grant from the Catholic Foundation, Sue Berdis, faith formation coordinator at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Erie, PA, was able to attend the Mid-Atlantic Congress in February, 2020.

St. Gregory School Introduces Interactive Learning Technology

St. Gregory School Introduces Interactive Learning Technology

Education Endowment

St. Gregory School in North East used a grant from the Catholic Foundation to introduce new, interactive, smart technology to its students. The portable MimioTeach devices have transformed their whiteboards into visual and highly interactive smart displays with iPad integration.

Helping to Build Amazing Parishes

Helping to Build Amazing Parishes

Education Endowment

A grant from the Education Endowment at the Catholic Foundation allowed the Diocese of Erie’s new faith formation team to attend the Amazing Parish conference in October 2019.

Good Music, Good Liturgy

Good Music, Good Liturgy

Michael C. McCloskey Memorial Endowment

The Michael C. McCloskey Memorial Endowment is enhancing music ministry in the Diocese of Erie.

Making Christ Visible

Making Christ Visible

Faith Formation Endowment

In 2018, the Evangelization Endowment awarded a total of $35,742 in grants.

Making Christ Known

Making Christ Known

Education Endowment

In 2018, the Catholic Education Endowment awarded a total of $138,862 in grants. One recipient was the Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City.

Making Christ Active

Making Christ Active

Catholic Social Ministry Endowment

In 2018, the Catholic Social Ministry Endowment awarded a total of $66,700 in grants. One recipient was the Saint Elizabeth Center in Oil City.