As a separate legal entity from the Diocese of El Paso, the Catholic Foundation is not affected by the recent reorganization of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso. We remain committed to our core purpose of raising funds necessary to sustain the parishes, schools, ministries, and charities that continue the teachings of Jesus Christ in our Diocese. All monies raised through the Catholic Foundation are only used for the parishes, programs, services, and ministries for which they are designated. No gifts are used to satisfy legal fees or settlement costs associated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso’s reorganization.

Now more than ever, we are counting on the community to help us fulfill that mission. Our hearts and prayers remain with the victims and their families.

Catholic Foundation Kicks Off the Catholic Ministry Appeal
Catholic Foundation Kicks Off the Catholic Ministry Appeal

The Foundation will launch the 2019 Catholic Ministry Appeal at diocesan parishes on February 9 & 10. Progress, the Catholic Ministry Appeal, provides everyone with an opportunity to invest in the works of our diocesan ministries, putting our faith into action. Progress supports 17 ministries in 10 counties. The work of these ministries is only possible with your generous donations.

We invite 12,000 donors to help raise $2.1 Million. Money raised through the Catholic Ministry Appeal **represents nearly 40% of all operating funds ** supporting the pastoral, spiritual, educational and human service programs that benefit thousands of individuals throughout the 10 counties of the Diocese of El Paso. When you make your donation you do something significant for seminarians, our religious formation and diaconate programs, Catholic Campus Ministry, and vocations, just to name a few. Even a small gift can have a large impact.

This year’s campaign is Together In Faith_._ Join us for dinner and a celebration of our Catholic faith at the Catholic Ministry Appeal Kickoff on Wednesday, January 16 at St. Joseph Parish at 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Progress Director Amy McQuillen at 915.872.8412 or amcquillen@elpasodiocese.org.

The vital work of the Church is made possible by the Catholic Ministry Appeal and your generosity. We invite you to participate in Progress both through a commitment to prayer and a Progress gift.