Foundation News Articles

Grant Makes Duchesne Pilgrimage Possible

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

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

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

 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...