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Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Awards $56,817 in 2023 Spring Grant Cycle

Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Awards $56,817 in 2023 Spring Grant Cycle

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that during its spring grant cycle thirteen grants totaling $56,817 were awarded to support nine projects. Funded by the Foundation’s Education Endowment and Faith Formation Endowment as well as endowments established by individuals to carry out their charitable goals, these grants will support a wide range of projects and needs and will have impact throughout the thirteen counties of the Diocese of Erie.

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Shining a Light on Good Works

Shining a Light on Good Works

With gratitude for the many partners who join in our mission, we are delighted to share the 2022 Community Impact Report of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania.

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

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.

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ALMSGIVING: An Important Lenten Excercise

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.

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Stewardship Saint for March

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.

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A New Year, New Beginnings for the Christian Steward

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.

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