Welcome New Board Members
The Catholic Foundation welcomes two new board members in 2026.
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Be a Good Steward of the Lenten Season
The Lenten season prepares us for the celebration of Easter. It is a time for Christians to embrace prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in a more concerted way. For some it is a time of healing, an opportunity to repair their spiritual brokenness. For others it is simply a good time to cultivate their spiritual lives in a more disciplined manner.
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Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Announces 2025 Fall Grant Awards Totaling $52,552
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that fifteen grants totaling $52,552 were awarded to support fifteen projects during our 2025 Fall Education competitive grant cycle.
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Behind the Scenes of an Episcopal Transition
Now that Bishop Lawrence Persico submitted his resignation to Pope Leo XIV, what will happen next? Catholic Foundation staff had the opportunity at a recent meeting to gain insight to what’s involved in an episcopal transition from Father Christopher Singer, Chancellor of the Diocese of Erie, who is leading preparation efforts.
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Turn Gratitude into Generosity through the Catholic Foundation
In this season of gratitude, our thoughts turn to the many blessings in our lives. Knowing everything is a gift from God, how can we return it with joy?
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Epiphany: To Find Our Meaning in Christ
On the weekend of January 3 and 4, 2026 we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Epiphany! What a wonderful word.
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#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Continues to Inspire Generosity
#iGiveCatholic 2025 was a celebration of Catholic generosity in northwest Pennsylvania.
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Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Announces 2025 Catholic Social Ministry Grant Awards Totaling $78,600
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce eight Catholic Social Ministry grants totaling $78,600 were awarded to support eight projects during its summer grant cycle.
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Jubilee Year Pilgrimage Includes Prayers for the Catholic Foundation Mission and Donors
My husband, Mark, and I saw a Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage as a once in a lifetime opportunity for us individually and as a couple. While we were very excited as we embarked on September 29, we really had no idea how amazing the experience would be. For ten very full days of spiritual growth and touring we walked with open hearts and awe. As executive director of the Catholic Foundation, my personal and professional lives blend naturally. In this way I was humbled to offer my personal prayer intentions in these holy places, along with my prayer for the mission of the Catholic Foundation and our many wonderful donors.
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That You Love One Another
With gratitude for the many partners who join in our mission, we are pleased to share the 2024 Community Impact Report of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania.
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