The visible beauty of this church sets the stage, so to speak, for us to participate in the unseen beauty of God. While we employ the precious materials of this earth in our craft, the glory of God exceeds anything we could ever ask or imagine.
Joe and Kathy Smith were at a turning point in their philanthropy, a time for reflection, not only on their personal faith but also on the future of the Church. From a practical perspective, they recognized a need that struck at the heart of their family’s faith journey—they needed priests to administer the sacraments now, […]
The legacy of the Sparr family is woven deeply into the fabric of St. Stephen Parish and School in Kingsville, where generations have been baptized, married, and educated. And through the newly established Sparr Family Endowment for Catholic Education Fund, this legacy will continue to make a difference in the lives of students at St. […]
As our time together comes to a close, I am delighted to offer a few parting reflections, words of gratitude, words of encouragement, words of challenge.
No doubt, Blessed Michael abounded in natural virtues, yet his priestly heart drew from a deeper source than natural virtue. It’s fair to say that his priestly heart was rooted in the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
When those who knew her speak of Regina “Jean” Jenkins, their voice invariably begins to quiver from the raw emotion the story this remarkable woman’s life evokes. David Jenkins, her son, spoke to us at length about Jean, her incredible life, and his family endowment fund that her life inspired, a fund that is honoring […]
For Immediate Release: August 5, 2025 Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., named Influential Marylander Honoree is incoming superintendent of Archdiocese of Baltimore schools (Baltimore, MD) – The Daily Record has named Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., the incoming superintendent of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools, among its 2025 Influential Marylanders. Sister Patricia, a School […]
The Son of God who emptied himself of glory teaches us that a life lived only for oneself is indeed futile and absurd. Only a life generously lived for God and for others is a life truly worth living.
Unlike Jesus who met with skepticism, even ridicule, in his hometown, Alphonsus was warmly received at home as a teacher of the faith, but he did not allow himself to bask in the fleeting sunlight of popularity. He was drawn rather more deeply to serve the poor and abandoned, and he was concerned about the apathy of many people towards the faith.
Several endowments within the Catholic Community Foundation support many ministries and programs devoted to feeding the hungry. A focus on one such ministry gives a true sense of the strength and depth of that commitment. Located in the Lansdowne area of Baltimore, St. Clement I is home to an Interfaith Food Pantry. The Pantry was […]
Years ago, at the age of 15, Scott Pawley was profiled in the Catholic Community Foundation’s 2020 Impact Report. Our story then told of how Scott saw a need and responded with a steadfast commitment to seeing that it was addressed. Through witnessing a cousin’s experience, Scott understood the financial burden placed on families of […]
Your theme, “Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and Fraternity” fits well with the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. Before our eyes, Mary Magdalene journeys to faith and hope in the Risen Lord.
