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.

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Luis and Teena Mendiola Fund Established for Filipino-American Endowment Fund
Luis and Teena Mendiola Fund Established for Filipino-American Endowment Fund

The Catholic Foundation is honored to welcome the Luis and Teena Mendiola Fund to the Catholic Legacy Fund. The couple established the fund in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.

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Permanent Endowed Fund for Seminarian Education Surpasses $4 Million
Permanent Endowed Fund for Seminarian Education Surpasses $4 Million

The Seminarian Education Endowment Fund, managed by the Catholic Foundation, surpassed $4 million at the end of 2021. Thanks to the generosity of many donors, we’re 82% towards our short-term goal of $5 million. A fund of this size will generate $200,000 in annual support.

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El Buen Pastor to Receive Training on Stewardship
El Buen Pastor to Receive Training on Stewardship

The El Buen Pastor Catholic Mission community in Sparks will receive training on the basics of forming a Stewardship Council from Karina Sandoval, the Catholic Foundation’s Stewardship Coordinator.

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Bishop's Scholarship Fund Surpasses $1 Million
Bishop's Scholarship Fund Surpasses $1 Million

The endowed fund for Catholic schools just reached its first milestone! A fund of this size will provide an annual distribution of $40,000.

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8 Ideas for Holy Week with Your Family
8 Ideas for Holy Week with Your Family

Read on for easy ideas to continue the Easter celebration at home after attending Holy Week services at your nearest parish. Share the faith together as a family this Holy Week.

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Two New Transitional Deacons in 2022
Two New Transitional Deacons in 2022

Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz, D.D. will ordain Ángel Aguilar & Ángel Tarango to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate on Friday, April 29 at 6:30pm at St. Patrick Cathedral.

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Love is Our True Destiny
Love is Our True Destiny

Jim and Alice Weber, longtime parishioners at St. Patrick Cathedral, donated an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to San Pedro de Jesús Maldonado Parish. They received a blessing from Father Germán Alzate, Pastor of San Pedro and Director of Vocations. The couple will celebrate 60 years of marriage on May 12, 2022.

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Seamos Valientes Como San José Esta Cuaresma
Seamos Valientes Como San José Esta Cuaresma

Una Reflexión del Día de San José

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Let Us be Brave Like St. Joseph this Lent
Let Us be Brave Like St. Joseph this Lent

A St. Joseph’s Day Reflection

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Catholic Foundation 2022 Progress Catholic Ministry Appeal Kick-Off Announced
Catholic Foundation 2022 Progress Catholic Ministry Appeal Kick-Off Announced

Funding 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 ten counties of the Diocese of El Paso. Your continued sacrificial giving and continued generosity makes this work possible year after year.

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