Grant Makes Duchesne Pilgrimage Possible

Foundation News

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...

Honoring Our Past President, and Welcoming Our New President

Foundation News

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...

Humphrey couple bequeath historic gift via Catholic Futures Foundation

Foundation News

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...

Parish events build camaraderie and help evangelize

Foundation News

 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...

Black Student Catholic Scholarship Fund Continues to Elevate Lives

Foundation News

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...

Building the future with an endowment – St. Matthew in Bellevue

Foundation News

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...

Meet the CFF Team!

Foundation News

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...

Catholic Futures Foundation Welcomes Newest Board Members

Foundation News

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...

St. Augustine Invests in the Next Generation

Foundation News, Impact, Legacy Planning

By Catholic Futures Foundation Office May 27, 2022 Is your school or parish thinking about establishing an endowment fund? The Catholic Futures Foundation can offer your investment a safe and secure home managed by a team that is dedicated to service, transparency and...

Making Her Mother Proud Drives Mercy Student to Succeed

Foundation News, Impact, Legacy Planning

By Catholic Futures Foundation Office May 27, 2022 The gift of a Catholic education can transform the life not only of one child, but of that student’s entire family. Mercy High School senior Alexis Hernandez-Portuguez explains how her mother’s dream of giving her...