St. Mark Catholic Center, Erie
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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.
Grant Impact Story
Father John Jacquel, pastor of Saint Bernard Parish in Bradford, sought a grant from the Catholic Foundation to support renovation and updates to one of the rooms in Gallina Hall.
Grant Impact Story
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, Inc. hosted the Respect Life Conference with support from a grant from the Catholic Foundation.
Donor Story
Dr. Stephen Cenedella established the Cenedella Family Endowment through the Catholic Foundation to benefit Saint Patrick Parish in Franklin, a community central to his family's life. The endowment ensures that the generosity they shared during their lifetime will continue blessing the parish for generations.
With gratitude for all who are engaged in the mission of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania, we celebrate our collective impact, highlighted in this 2025 report.
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