News & Updates | Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA

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.

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.

Nov 7, 2023

Catholic Foundation Awards $66,343 in Catholic Social Ministry Grant Cycle

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce eleven grants totaling $66,343 were awarded to support nine projects during its 2023 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 19, 2023

Celebrating Generosity with Prayer and Fellowship

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