If anyone lived the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Vision of One Church, it was St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, the Sacred Heart nun who, over a century ago, not only served members of the Pottawatomi tribe but accompanied them in their trials as well. Though this relationship...
The December 6th Board of Trustees meeting brought with it a changing of the President of the Board of Trustees for the Catholic Futures Foundation. After three years as President, Paul Mendlik has made the difficult decision to step away from the Board to spend more...
Leonard and Adele Hassenstab believed that their long and happy life together at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Humphrey was a blessing from God. Everything – the family they raised, the faith they cultivated, the career success they enjoyed, were gifts, and they...
August 16, 2023 Creating a will is something few people look forward to, which may explain why a 2021 Gallup poll found that less than half of adults in America have one. “The most common reason people will say they don’t have a will is that they just haven’t gotten...
April 20, 2023 Summer vacation bible schools, parish festivals and retreats are all important ways to foster a sense of community among a Catholic parish’s members. These types of events help members grow in faith, get to know one another outside of Mass and can help...
By Bonnie Nebuda Stewardship & Development Officer March 3, 2023 “Catholic education is important to me because of the great, positive environment. The scholarship has helped me advance to the best education I can receive.” – Jacob, past...
February 2, 2023 “Don’t wait for opportunity, create it.” – George Bernard Shaw St. Matthew in Bellevue is growing. The parish has 800 registered families, up 200 in the last two years. Leadership launched a $1.4 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary...
January 9, 2023 The Two Funds Honor the Giving Spirit of His Parents If Bob Kathol’s dad had $500 left over at the end of the year, he’d give $400 of it to the Church. Bob’s father was one of a long line of Bow Valley blacksmiths, rich in faith and family but perhaps...
By Bonnie Nebuda Stewardship & Development Office October 21, 2022 Welcome to the Catholic Futures Foundation website! CFF continues to provide professional and expert oversight for our account holders and investments based on Catholic values, transparent...
By Catholic Futures Foundation Office August 5, 2022 The Catholic Futures Foundation of Northeast Nebraska welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees: Mr. Lance Jones and Mrs. Jeanette Wojtalewicz. Wojtalewicz is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial...