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Apr 7, 2023

Easter – A joyful season for those who are the “Light of Christ”

For those who exercise good stewardship of their Catholic faith, this April is the happiest, most joyful of months for it ushers in the great Easter season – a season of profound hope and joy. During the Easter season, which extends 50 days, from the Easter Vigil Mass of Saturday evening, April 8 to the Vigil Mass of Pentecost Sunday, on Saturday evening, May 27, Christian stewards are exhorted to celebrate and be joyful, for our Savior is with us.

Mar 17, 2023

ALMSGIVING: An Important Lenten Excercise

When we look at the three traditional “disciplines” of Lent, prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we know that almsgiving gets the least attention. Yet, the Bible places emphasis firmly on almsgiving and it is a central part of our faith.

Mar 17, 2023

Stewardship Saint for March

Saint Patrick, the “apostle to Ireland,” is one of the world’s most famous and celebrated saints. He is also the patron saint of the Diocese of Erie. Learn a little more about him.

Feb 9, 2023

Catholic Foundation Board Members Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary

Ruthanne Beighley and Bill Steger were not necessarily looking for love while serving on the board of directors of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania, but they soon found out God puts you exactly where you need to be.

Jan 12, 2023

Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Awards $77,991 in Fall 2022 Education Grant Cycle

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that twelve Education Grants totaling $77,991 were awarded through our 2022 fall competitive grant cycle. Education Grants awarded this past fall covered a wide range of projects and new initiatives in Catholic schools and parishes.

Dec 30, 2022

A New Year, New Beginnings for the Christian Steward

The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3000 years. The start of a New Year gives us the feeling of a fresh start, a new beginning, and new opportunities. It is a time when people feel that they can begin anew with their lives.

Dec 12, 2022

#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Breaks Giving Records

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

Nov 14, 2022

Give Catholic this Giving Tuesday

#iGiveCatholic is a powerful, 24-hour online giving event to unite Catholics across the nation (and the world!) to come together and raise as many charitable dollars as possible for Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries. Join us in this giving day, facilitated by the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania, for the ministries in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie.

Nov 7, 2022

Catholic Foundation Awards Catholic Social Ministry Grants

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that seven (7) grants totaling $53,800 were awarded during its Catholic Social Ministry grant cycle. Grants are awarded in this area to ministries and projects that embrace and align with Catholic social teaching and are answering the Gospel call to respond to needs within the community.

Oct 6, 2022

Celebrating With Gratitude

Catholic Foundation Legacy Society members were honored at a recent gathering of donors, board members, staff, and friends of the Foundation.