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Bishop Donald W. Trautman 'Feed My Sheep" Endowment

Supports youth and persons suffering from spiritual and material poverty. Grants from this endowment are awarded through the Catholic Foundation's competitive grant process. GIVE TO THIS FUND

Bishop Lawrence T. Persico Endowment for Pastoral Ministry

Supports funding for clergy as well as lay men and women interested in enhancing pastoral skills. GIVE TO THIS FUND

Catholic Social Ministry Endowment

The Catholic Social Ministry Endowment is a field of interest endowment which funds grants awarded by the Foundation annually. The Foundation seeks to award grants in this area in support of projects and ministries that embrace and align with Catholic Social Teaching and are answering the Gospel call to respond to needs within the community. Donations in any amount designated for the Catholic Social Ministry Endowment increase the Foundation's capacity to award grants in this area. GIVE TO THIS FUND

Education Endowment

The Education Endowment is a field of interest endowment which funds Education Grants awarded by the Foundation through two competitive grant cycles per year. Grants are awarded in support of religious education and faith formation, Diocesan-wide Catholic school scholarship and tuition assistance programs, lay ministry training and worship formation, and technology for education. Donations in any amount designated for the Education Endowment increase the Foundation's capacity to award grants in this area. GIVE TO THIS FUND

Faith Formation Endowment

The Faith Formation Endowment is a field of interest endowment which funds grants awarded by the Foundation through one competitive grant cycle per year. Grants are awarded in support of life-long faith formation projects and activities, welcoming absentee and/or non-Catholics into the Church, promoting faith formation through technology, and providing spiritual support to families, singles, youth and young adults. Donations in any amount designated for the Faith Formation Endowment increase the Foundation's capacity to award grants in this area. GIVE TO THIS FUND

Michael C. McCloskey Memorial Endowment

Supports the continuing needs of music ministry to include education opportunities for music ministers. Grants from this endowment are awarded through the Catholic Foundation's competitive grant process. GIVE TO THIS FUND

Robert M. Gallivan Charitable Endowment

Supports outreach services to the poor through Catholic Charities with a preference for programming provided at Saint Martin Center (Erie) and Prince of Peace Center (Farrell). Grants from this endowment are awarded through the Catholic Foundation's competitive grant process. GIVE TO THIS FUND