To Specially Thank Bishop Persico
With admiration for the leadership of Bishop Persico during an especially challenging stretch in his episcopacy, Ruthanne Beighley made the most of an opportunity to do something special for him.
Catholic Foundation Announces New Grant Opportunity
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania board of directors is pleased to announce the addition of the Catholic Social Ministry Grant to its existing competitive grant processes. The Foundation will seek to award grants 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.
Pentecost and Stewardship: Hearts on Fire for Jesus
On the weekend of May 22 and 23, we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples to bring fire and flame to their hearts’ commitment to Jesus. The Holy Spirit continues to place our hearts on fire to know Jesus. But do we realize it?
Almsgiving: An Expression of Gratitude
When we look at the three traditional “disciplines” of Lent, prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we know that almsgiving gets the least attention. Almsgiving is simply an expression of our gratitude for all that God has given us, and a realization that as a member of a community of faith, it is never just “me and God.”
Faith Formation Grant Opportunity
The Catholic Foundation is now accepting grant applications for its 2021 Faith Formation grant opportunity. This is the only Faith Formation grant cycle in 2021.
Catholic Foundation Announces Fall 2020 Education Grant Awards and 2021 Grant Cycles
Catholic Foundation Awards $38,794 in Fall 2020 Education Grants and Announces 2021 Grant Cycles
James E. Martin Joins the Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is happy to welcome James E. Martin to our team.
William J. Steger Joins the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is happy to welcome William J. Steger to our Board of Directors
Stewardship and Christmas: Turning the World Upside Down
Mary’s response is a model par excellence for all those who aspire to be good stewards: “Behold, I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be done to me according to your word” (Lk. 1:38).
#iGiveCatholic 2020 Soars to Success Raising $243,498!
The Catholic community in northwest Pennsylvania united in a faith-filled day of generosity on December 1 through the #iGiveCatholic day of giving. Responding with gifts large and small, 1,389 individuals donated $243,498 in support of 111 Catholic organizations throughout the 13-county Diocese of Erie.