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Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania

provides a permanent and secure funding stream to strengthen and grow the Church's mission and ministries in Northwest Pennsylvania. The Catholic Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) corporation and the only community foundation in northwest Pennsylvania guided by Catholic values and investment principles.

Impact Stories

Parish Mission Unites Local Community

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Parish Mission Unites Local Community

The speaker for a parish mission can be the key to the success of the event. Amy Mosbacher, Director of Adult Faith Formation and Evangelization at The Epiphany of the Lord Parish in Meadville, had the perfect speaker in mind for their annual three-night mission and turned to the Catholic Foundation for a grant to bring him in.

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Conference Transforms Faith Formation Leaders

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Conference Transforms Faith Formation Leaders

Roxanne Kleckner, Office and Faith Formation Assistant at Saint George Parish, turned to the Catholic Foundation for a grant to send four individuals to the Life Teen Youth Ministry Convention.

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College Students Inspired at SEEK Conference

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College Students Inspired at SEEK Conference

Busy Catholic college students, whether they attend a Catholic school or not, rarely have opportunities to completely step away from the world and focus on spiritual growth and their faith. The annual SEEK Conference is one such opportunity, but the financial barrier to attend can deter many from participating.

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Mike Vereb (Foundation Board Member, L) and Lisa Louis (Executive Director) present grant check to Jillian Zaczyk (Executive Director, Faith Formation), Kate Wilson (Director, Marriage and Family Life) and Aaron Kerr (Director, Catechesis and Sacraments).

RECENT NEWS & UPDATES

Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania Announces 2025 Fall Grant Awards Totaling $52,552

The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that fifteen grants totaling $52,552 were awarded to support fifteen projects during our 2025 Fall Education competitive grant cycle.