Responding to Needs
The Catholic Charities Emerging Needs Endowment Fund held at the Catholic Foundation distributes funds annually to assist Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, Inc to fulfill its mission.
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Erie Cursillo - 65 Years of Changing Lives
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is helping Erie Cursillo keep their legacy strong through the Erie Diocesan Cursillo Movement Endowment.
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Securing the Future of a Beloved Parish
With the support of his parish finance council, Fr. Brandon Kleckner established three endowments in June 2019: Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Endowment, Saint Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Endowment, and Calvary Cemetery Endowment.
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Parishes Benefit from Endowment Distributions
The Catholic Foundation helps parishes throughout northwest Pennsylvania sustain and grow their mission. Twenty-one parishes in the Diocese of Erie have endowments with the Catholic Foundation. In 2019, distributions were made to several parishes.
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Helping Young People Grow in Faith
The Mary Fabrizio McCarthy Education Endowment provides tuition assistance to students all throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania. In 2019, the endowment granted $5,000 to the Diocese of Erie to assist students in grades one through eight.
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Educating the 21st Century Learner
A $20,000 grant from the Catholic Foundation in fall 2018 has allowed St. Luke School in Erie to purchase new computers and computer tables
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Scholarships for Campers In Need
Msgr. Lawrence T. Speice Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund provides scholarships for youth to attend Camp Notre Dame
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NEW! Evangelization Grant Opportunity
Catholic parishes and departments of the Diocese of Erie can apply for grants for evangelization projects.
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Lighting the Flame
With joy and gratitude, we are pleased to share with you the 2018 Annual Report for the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania.
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Bringing in National Resources
The Catholic Foundation in April 2018 provided an education grant for a one-day workshop, “Families at the Center of Faith Formation,” featuring John Roberto, a national leader in the area of family catechesis.
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