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Rev. Monsignor John Bernard Dewane, a Catholic Foundation board member emeritus, devout pastor, and diocesan administrator, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 89.  His leadership was driven by the Holy Spirit.  He brought Jesus to hundreds through his diocesan work and played an important part in the beginning years of the Catholic Foundation.

Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season on February 14, 2024, and with it comes many opportunities to grow our faith. Through Lenten observations, there is a recurring theme for this holy, reflective season: we give. With great love, we can give to others.  That is our mission for Lent. Together, we can follow Christ’s example and share our love with thousands throughout northeastern Wisconsin. 

“New Year, new you.” You’ve probably heard this saying time and time again, and with it comes people trying all sorts of new experiences to transform themselves. You can make a positive change not only for this year, but also for years to come. Creating a plan for giving can transform the lives of families across northeastern Wisconsin.

Think back to when you discovered Jesus.  Often it is our loving parents who first introduce us to our Lord.  For many young people, a deeper discovery of Christ happens through faith formation educators.  In faith formation programs across the Diocese of Green Bay, children are learning about Jesus.  These programs help form the next generation in our Catholic faith.

Jesus calls us one by one to help people discover Him.  Through the one by One campaign, our goal is to raise $70 million to fund initiatives to support our parishes and Diocesan ministries. This capital campaign will help strengthen our parishes, grow vocations, lead more people to discover Christ, and bring Jesus to those in need.

Through the Raising Vocations Collection, we will be investing in ministries that encourage young men and women to say “Yes” to God’s calling to the priesthood or religious life. Through the generosity of thousands of people, the Raising Vocation Collection has raised more than $300,000.

The Catholic Foundation office is closed for the Christmas holiday starting Thursday, December 23 and will reopen on Monday, January 3.  If you need assistance with a year end gift or online giving, please call Josh Diedrich at 920.272.8197. Thank you!

Diocese of Green Bay parishioners have the opportunity to support the needs of our retired religious and priests through the Retirement Collection on the weekend of December 9-10, 2023. Share in the Care, and please help our brothers, sisters and clergy who have given so much to the Church through the
Retirement Collection.

You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God.
– 2 Corinthians 9:11.

We wish you a very blessed Advent season and Happy Thanksgiving from the Catholic Foundation!