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Meet Cheyenne and Austin: a couple impacted by your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal. Prior to marriage preparation, Cheyenne and Austin did not attend Mass frequently.  They both were raised Catholic and cared about their faith, but it wasn’t the top priority amidst all the wedding planning.  From working on a guest list, to making […]

Meet Bob: one of the people impacted by your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal. Bob Lewinski has been a parishioner at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Waupaca for more than fifty years.  As he transitioned from his career as a police officer, he worked in some of the local schools to try and give back

Just like Jesus and His disciples, our Diocese is answering the call of Bringing Hope to the World. Parish faith formation programs and Catholic schools help our young people find hope in a friendship with Jesus. Catholic Charities counselors offer mental health, debt management, and family counseling, helping people hear Jesus’s words: “Do not be afraid.” This and even more is made possible in our parish and our diocese because of your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal.

Meet Jaclyn: one of the people impacted by your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal. Jaclyn received a 5-day eviction notice when she was between jobs.  She worried about how she could make her payments and avoid being evicted.  However, Jaclyn was able to find help and counsel through Catholic Charities. She started meeting with a

Bringing Hope to the World is the greatest way we can bring Jesus to our brothers and sisters. Through your support of the Bishop’s Appeal, diocesan ministries are helping thousands of people in northeastern Wisconsin discover Jesus and the hope He brings. The Bishop’s Appeal begins February 1-2, 2025. However, we need your help to make this happen. Read this blog to see the impact your gifts make.

Our prayers go out to all those who are experiencing the devastation of typhoons in the Archdiocese of Caceres in the Philippines. We are blessed to have 12 priests from the Archdiocese of Caceres serve our Diocesan parishes. At this time, many people in their home diocese are without food and water. Please pray and give to help those affected.

As you have likely seen or heard, Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The Catholic Foundation keeps all those impacted by Hurricane Helene in our prayers. Please consider a gift to the following organization. Click the button below to learn more.

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.