News & Updates | Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA

May 10, 2024

Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Awards $176,310 in 2023 Competitive Grant Cycles

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce during its three 2023 grant cycles, 35 grants totaling $176,310 were awarded to support 28 projects. Funded by the Foundation’s Education Endowment, Faith Formation Endowment, and Catholic Social Ministry Endowment as well as endowments established by individuals to carry out their charitable goals, these grants support a wide range of projects and needs and will have impact throughout the thirteen counties of the Diocese of Erie.

May 2, 2024

Catholic Foundation Board of Directors Announces Investment Management Enhancements

Catholics throughout northwest Pennsylvania are celebrating the significant growth of the Catholic Foundation in recent years. In addition to providing a myriad of fundraising resources extended to regional Catholic organizations, the Foundation has grown to manage over $24M in endowment assets. Reflecting this expansion, and as both fiduciaries and dedicated stewards of the Foundation, the board of directors is pleased to announce steps taken recently to take the board’s governance and oversight of the Foundation to a new level.

May 1, 2024

Pentecost: The Holy Spirit at Work in the World

The feast of Pentecost is quickly approaching (May 19) and it is an annual reminder that the Creed we profess is not for the timid. It’s not a part-time deal, a Sunday morning interlude, something we try to get around to when we’re not so busy. Pentecost also reminds us, with mighty wind and terrifying flame, that as Christian stewards we must be all in to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and be open to the Spirit’s direction and power.

Mar 28, 2024

Stewardship and Our Baptismal Promises

The practice of renewing baptismal promises at Easter is essential for those who take the stewardship of their faith seriously.

Feb 28, 2024

Our Work is Loving the World: A Lenten Stewardship Reflection

Insightful stewardship expressions can be found in any number of poems we read reflectively. In the poem “Messenger” for instance, the poet Mary Oliver writes: “My work is loving the world.”

Jan 25, 2024

Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Announces 2023 Fall Grant Awards Totaling $53,150

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that eleven grants totaling $53,150 were awarded to support ten projects during our 2023 Fall Education competitive cycle.

Jan 25, 2024

Remembering Monsignor Malene

The Reverend Monsignor Robert Malene, who passed away on January 7, 2024, led an extraordinary life of service.

Dec 28, 2023

Stewardship and New Year's Resolutions

Stewardship is a commitment of mind and heart to the Lord; a way of life that needs constant renewal and transformation. This time of year has always been one of looking forward to a new year, reflecting on the changes we need to make in our lives and resolving to follow through on those changes.

Dec 21, 2023

Stewardship and Christmas: Turning the World Upside Down

In the words of the Magnificat, Mary proclaims the hope of every good steward: “My soul magnifies the Lord” (Lk. 1:46).

Dec 7, 2023

#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Breaks Record Once Again

Response to #iGiveCatholic grew in the fifth year of diocesan participation. New records were set in dollars raised and number of donors supporting causes.