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.

Celebrate a Giant of the Diocese
Celebrate a Giant of the Diocese

Father Rick Matty will be honored with the Catholic Foundation’s 7th Annual Dei Gratia Award during the 16th Annual Foundation of Faith Event: Building the Kingdom on Thursday, September 22.

Father Rick did many things. He is one of the men credited with bringing the ACTS movement to El Paso, he was integral in establishing a medical mission in Chiapas, Father Rick was the founding executive director of Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services (DMRS), and he established the St. Patrick Cathedral Historic Preservation Fund in the Catholic Foundation’s Catholic Legacy Fund.

He had a gift for leading people to what they needed in ministry and in life. Help us celebrate the legacy of Father Matty. Click here for tickets and details.