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It’s time to discuss family philanthropy

In this holiday season, extended families are preparing, at long last, to gather around the table. After a year and a half of separation and isolation, we’re all eager to be together again.
Commentary

CCF is grounded in ethical investing

A recent Catholic News Service article (see below) summarizes the findings of a survey conducted by Boston-based Catholic Investment Services. In part, the article states that “87% of respondents would be more likely to donate to Catholic institutions if they knew the money would be invested in ways consistent with Church teaching and values.”
Local News

Opportunities for lay ministry come into focus in lead-up to synod

With the archdiocese clear of bankruptcy stemming from the clergy sexual abuse crisis and preparations underway for a 2021 synod focusing on pastoral needs, leaders in the archdiocese believe the stage is set for revitalizing lay ministry.
Local News

Communicating Catholic education benefits

Catholic schools’ combination of quality education and faith formation brings value to students, parishes and the wider community, but financial and social barriers to Catholic education remain for some families, including a growing Latino population, experts noted at a June 25 forum on education sponsored by the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota.
U.S. & World News

Catholic foundations show continued growth throughout 2017-2018

Amid worry that bad news about the Catholic Church and the clergy abuse scandal could impact Catholic giving, one financial expert just published a paper with a different story.
Local News

At 25, CCF transforming from ‘money manager’ to its own philanthropic force for good

Now the nation’s largest Catholic community foundation, CCF works to build “a vibrant Catholic community” through their donors’ charity and its own grant-making to Catholic and non-Catholic causes.
Local News

Panel discusses helping mothers, children out of poverty

A single parent, Maria Sinchi, 26, didn’t know how much support the Church offers single mothers and children through various nonprofits.
News Notes

News Notes – October 9, 2014

- Vatican official to bring message of faith-based ecology - Catholic Community Foundation grants help Catholic schools - Twin Cities social worker receives national award - Archdiocese launches social media to better connect Catholics
News Notes

News Notes – November 21, 2013

Catholic Community Foundation announces new board members, Legacy of Faith winner Archdiocesan Pilgrimage Choir will sing for pope
News Notes

Catholic United Financial organizes event to help victims of disasters

Also, - CCF hires new officer, names finance director - Order of Malta exhibit at Basilica - Local Catholic author publishes new book
Catholic Community Foundation

Saluting Dr. Marilou Eldred, a leader in Catholic women’s education

In the face of a major decision, I can count on Marilou Eldred to provide a sense of humor and a sense of perspective. Those are just the ingredients we need when we are moored in calculations: levity, light and a big-picture view, what today’s matter means for tomorrow, for 10 years from now.
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