When we look at the three traditional “disciplines” of Lent, prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we know that almsgiving gets the least attention. Yet, the Bible places emphasis firmly on almsgiving and it is a central part of our faith.
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Saint Patrick, the “apostle to Ireland,” is one of the world’s most famous and celebrated saints. He is also the patron saint of the Diocese of Erie. Learn a little more about him.
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Ruthanne Beighley and Bill Steger were not necessarily looking for love while serving on the board of directors of the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania, but they soon found out God puts you exactly where you need to be.
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The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that twelve Education Grants totaling $77,991 were awarded through our 2022 fall competitive grant cycle. Education Grants awarded this past fall covered a wide range of projects and new initiatives in Catholic schools and parishes.
The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3000 years. The start of a New Year gives us the feeling of a fresh start, a new beginning, and new opportunities. It is a time when people feel that they can begin anew with their lives.
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Response to #iGiveCatholic continues to grow in the fourth year of diocesan participation. New records were set in dollars raised and number of donors supporting causes.
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#iGiveCatholic is a powerful, 24-hour online giving event to unite Catholics across the nation (and the world!) to come together and raise as many charitable dollars as possible for Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries. Join us in this giving day, facilitated by the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania, for the ministries in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie.
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The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that seven (7) grants totaling $53,800 were awarded during its 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.
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Catholic Foundation Legacy Society members were honored at a recent gathering of donors, board members, staff, and friends of the Foundation.
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With joy and gratitude we are pleased to share with you the Catholic Foundation’s 2021 Community Impact Report. This report demonstrates the growth of the Foundation and its impact on our Catholic community in partnership with donors.
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