Please Pray & Give to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms to form in the Caribbean, devastated Jamaica and Haiti on October 28, 2025. The Catholic Foundation keeps all those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in our prayers. Please consider a gift to Catholic Relief Services to support their efforts as they serve and help our brothers and sisters during this difficult time.
World Mission Sunday: A Call to Be Missionaries of Hope
Sunday, October 19, 2025, marks World Mission Sunday, a day when Catholics across the globe unite in prayer and generosity to support the Church’s missionary work. In a historic first, Pope Leo XIV, a former missionary bishop in Peru, has recorded a heartfelt video message in English and Spanish, urging every Catholic parish to participate in World Mission Sunday. The Catholic Foundation invites you to join us in this global celebration.
20 Years of Shelter & Hope: A Legacy for the Future
This year, as St. John’s celebrates 20 seasons of shelter, the milestone brings both gratitude for what’s been accomplished and hope for what’s ahead. That’s why the St. John’s Homeless Shelter Endowment, held at the Catholic Foundation, is so important. It provides ongoing resources for daily operations, long-term maintenance, and the continuation of programs that restore dignity.
Grant Applications Now Open!
The Catholic Foundation will be accepting grant applications from October 1 to December 1, 2024. Each year, grants from designated funds and endowments are awarded to help meet the needs of our Catholic communities.
The Catholic Foundation awards grants from the Advancing the Mission Endowments in Evangelization, Leadership Development, and Lifelong Catechesis, as well as from the Monica Meyer Respect Life Endowment.



